Welcome to the Essex Society of Rugby Football Union Referees website.
The society was formed over 40 years ago and has around 50 members. I say around because at the present moment Referee numbers throughout the game are dwindling. Remember - without a referee you do not get a game.
For information on how to become a referee please contact Alan Gold on 0208 281 1041.
We have regular meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Ford County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford.
New rules are due to come in force September 2013 but may be put in practice this September.
As part of the on-going work on improving player safety across the game, the IRB recently produced new guidelines on …Read the Rest
Recent IRB law clarifications. Please view the following documents detailing the latest IRB law clarifications:
Please see below photographs of a boot with a single toe stud configuration that is being purchased for use …Read the Rest
Following enquiries from coaches and parents, the RFU can confirm that it is permissible under RFU Regulations for young players, …Read the Rest
This is a further memorandum in relation to Dangerous Tackles and the illegal taking out of players who are not …Read the Rest
Location: Woodford RFC See poster below for more details Woodford RFC ELRA Oct 11 Poster