Hampshire Rugby Union Referees' Society was founded in 1936 and serves the refereeing needs of around 100 Clubs, Universities ... , colleges and Schools in the County of Hampshire We provide well-trained, enthusiastic and competent referees. Each season this involves up to 2,000 appointments to games in Hampshire, as well 'Exchanging' referees with other Societies throughout England, and sometimes overseas. During the 2016-17 season, we had over 100 active Society referees and Assistant Referees, at all levels from RFU Premiership & National Panel, through to Hampshire Youth rugby and more social Merit and Vets matches. All matches are just as important as the others, to a referee. Now affiliated to the RFU, Hampshire Rugby Referees has refs ranging in age from 18 to over 70 years. Last season four stalwart referees did 60 + matches but on average most of us do 20-25 matches each season. We cater for all levels of fitness, ability and commitment, and match referees to suitable games for them. Some members travel far and wide, others prefer to stay close to home - whatever their wish we will appoint accordingly. We cover RFU Men's League matches on Saturday's, and some Sunday morning (Youth), Sunday afternoon (Colts & Ladies) and mid-week (Schools, Colleges & Universities). We are a large friendly group of rugby lovers and joining us could give you enormous enjoyment The Society organises the Training and Development courses for our Referees & their Assessors / Coaches at all levels. With the RFU we can organise training days for those who want to referee at their own clubs for adult, or junior games. read more