WELCOME TO THE UTAH RUGBY REFEREE SOCIETY
Building better people for life by fostering respect, collaboration and fair play through rugby
LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
World Rugby has announced law changes effective January 1, 2025. Read the summary from USA Rugby regarding these changes:
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Changes are made for cleaner play from scrums, rucks, and mauls. Players who were part of a ruck or maul may not play an opponent taking the ball from the ruck or maul. At scrums, the scrum-half of the team not in possession may not go past the center of the tunnel.
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Conversion kicks must be taken within 60 seconds (down from 90) [the 30 second limit remains for Sevens].
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Lineouts must be formed within 30 seconds (the same as already in law for scrums.)
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Play continues on a throw not straight at an uncontested lineout.
World Rugby has announced law changes effective July 1, 2024. Read the full summary from World Rugby or the summary from USA Rugby regarding these changes:
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Offside in front of a kicker
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Eliminating the crocodile roll
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Removing the scrum option when a Free Kick is awarded
MONTHLY RUGBY REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
USA Rugby hosts free monthly referee development presentations open to all referees. Register here.
REGISTER AS A REFEREE
NEW REFEREE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE!
Starting March 1st, 2022, match requests, referee scheduling, and payments will be made through the rugby referee scheduling platform called RefUp.
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Teams should contact admin@utahrugbyrefereesociety.com for setup.
OUR MISSION
Rugby is a growing sport in Utah. As a Referee Society, it is our goal to promote and support every activity aimed towards the development of referee’s, player’s, and coaches’ understanding of the Law of the Game - World Rugby Union Laws, and safety on the playing field. Our local communities will know that rugby is a safe sport to be involved in that is played in all age-grades.
WANT TO SUPPORT RUGBY IN UTAH?
There is no rugby without referees. You can help. Show your support and become a partner.
For more information, click HERE.
UTAH RUGBY REFEREE SOCIETY
Established in 2000, Utah Rugby Referee Society has continued to provide match officials to all levels of rugby played in the state of Utah. From mini rugby to professional league competitions, we ensure that you are provided with the appropriate level match officials.
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All of our match officials are level 1 or level 2 World Rugby certified. We are making great in-roads to improve the continuation training and assessments to ensure that you get consistency and equity with all of our referees.
Coaches can submit feedback regarding the referee through the new scheduling platform RefUp.
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USA RUGBY TECHNICAL ZONE/SIDELINE GUIDE
In the picture box below, there is a link to a document from USA Rugby detailing the requirements that need to be in place for all games played in the USA, regardless of the level of match.
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By scheduling a match you agree to accept these requirements. Note that all non-compliance will be recorded and continued infractions may result in the withdrawal of referee services.
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Referee abuse WILL NOT be tolerated from any player, coach or spectator and no warnings will be sent. You will receive an automatic suspension for a period to be determined by the URRS Executive Committee.
