ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT REFEREE
The links below will take you to a slide presentation on understanding the respective roles of the assistant referee and or touch judge, supporting video clips included.
- Role of the Assistant Referee (AR) – Part 1: Primary
- Role of the Assistant Referee (AR) – Part 2: Foul Play
- Role of the Assistant Referee (AR) – Part 3: Positioning
Should you wish to be involved as an assistant referee and or touch judge kindly contact your local referee society to attend their relevant courses to be certified as such.
Acknowledgment is given to World Rugby for the provision of the above content.
BALL RETRIEVERS
The link below will take you to a slide presentation on understanding the respective roles of the ball retrievers, supporting video clips included.
- Ball Retrievers Presentation 2019
- Printout Notes
- Ball Retrievers Guideline
Important: Any minor fulfilling the role of a ball retriever, their respective parent or legal guardian needs to complete the INDEMNITY AND CONSENT FORM (Letter of Permission) for a Minor to participate in any rugby match and or tournaments hosted by the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
MANAGEMENT OF REPLACEMENTS (MOR)
The links below will take you to a slide presentation assisting the SLM and RC in administrating the team replacement process during a match.
- Part 1: TZ
- Part 2: Uncontested Scrums
- Part 3: Replacement Controllers (RC 4/5)
- Part 4: PMR
- Part 5: SLM