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To be a Rugby Official in Canada, you need to be registered. Registration is important – if you are not registered, you don’t have insurance.


Once you are a registered Member, you become insured and covered under Rugby Canada’s Insurance Policy for the season. You can register as a New Member or Returning Member – follow the relevant steps below:

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become an official

Officiating helps with your own personal and professional development, and it helps broaden your Rugby knowledge. It keeps you both physically and mentally fit and is incredibly rewarding. 


Rugby Officials come from all backgrounds, from ex-National players to armchair enthusiasts who wanted to become more involved with the sport. Anyone can become a Rugby referee with the right attitude. BC Rugby is here to support that process from start to finish. Follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Start Online

    Please complete the following steps and pre-requisites:


    Register for a World Rugby Passport


    Introduction to Match Officiating – Pre Level 1    


    World Rugby – Rugby Ready  


    Concussion Management for the General Public


    Safeguarding Essentials


    After each course, make note of any questions you may want to ask your facilitator on the day of the in-person course. 

  • Step 2: Find a Course

    The 2026/27 BC Rugby Level 1 Officiating Courses are as follows: 


    • February 7, 2027 - South Island - Victoria
    • February 21, 2027 - Lower Mainland - Coquitlam
    • April 4, 2027 - Thompson Okanagan - Vernon
    • April 28, 2027 - Kootenays - Cranbrook
    • May 15, 2027 - Northern BC – Terrace

    Register by clicking on the button below. 


    REGISTER NOW

  • Step 3: Register to Ref

    After completing the in person Intro to Officiating course it's time to Register to Referee (link to play HQ). 

     

    You can Register with Rugby Match Officials of British Columbia or with any BC Rugby member Club.

    REGISTER HERE

  • Step 4: Stay Sharp!

    After you have registered to become a Rugby referee, it is important to stay both mentally and physically sharp. 


    Look out for the monthly Referee Development Update which includes regular ongoing Development Sessions. 


    Review the latest Key Focus Areas for XVs and Rugby 7s regularly. 

offiCIATING RESOURCES

key focus areas

Keep up to date with the Current Season's Key Focus Areas for XVs and Rugby 7s. Each resource below features Video Guides using footage from across BC Rugby Competitions as well as Clarity Definitions designed to align Players, Coaches, Officials and Spectators. 

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card reports

Click on the below buttons to submit your Yellow or Red Card reports to BC Rugby.

SEASON GUIDE

Click on the Season Guide link below to access on-field, off-field and administrative information and resources for Match Officials. Follow BC Rugby Education on YouTube for more resource videos.

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South Coast Senior League

Round 5 match summary

Figtree Kangaroos 10. 10. 70 defeated Helensburgh Tigers 10. 9. 69


A thrilling encounter saw the Roos come from behind to secure a crucial 1 point victory. Down by 12 points at halftime, captain Jake Morrison sparked the comeback with a brilliant individual goal in the late in the 3rd quarter. Young gun winger Tommy Chen sealed the win with a spectacular off-the-ground finish in the dying minutes. The defensive effort from Mike Stevens and Danny Walsh was outstanding, making crucial tackles when it mattered most.


Best Players: J. Morrison (c), T. Chen, M. Stevens, D. Walsh, S. Parker

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