Refereeing is a fun, exciting, non-contact way to be involved in Rugby League. You learn new skills, make new friends and keep fit and healthy. Referees are an essential part of the Rugby League family. 

Interested in becoming a referee? Contact your local referee association here

Pathways and Opportunities

The Pathway is a combination of vocational (practical referee development) and educational (courses and accreditation) experiences. 

Courses & Education

MINI MOD

• Role of Referee
• Mini Mod Applications

DURATION : 2.5 hours
ACCRED : 3 years

BEGINNER REFEREE

• Whistles & Signals
• Safe Play Code

• Laws of the Game
• Touch Judging

DURATION : 4 hours
ACCRED : 3 years

LEVEL 1 REFEREE

• Tackle ID
• Positioning

• Ruck Vocab
• Physical competency

DURATION : 1 day
ACCRED : 3 years

LEVEL 2 REFEREE

• Game Scenarios
• Game Management
• Physical competency

DURATION : 2 days
ACCRED : 3 years

REFEREE RESOURCES

NZRL SAFE PLAY CODE PDF 116.19 KB VIEW

2023 REFEREE GUIDELINES 263 KB VIEW

2022 NZRL RULE BOOK PDF 1 MB VIEW

NZRL MINI MOD RULES PDF 985.57 KB VIEW

TACKLE ID AND RUCK COMMUNICATION METHODOLOGY PDF 109.38 KB VIEW