Benefits of becoming a Referee:

  • Keep fit

  • Opportunity to give back to the sport.
  • Best seat in the house
  • Active participation in our great game
  • Opportunities to travel
  • Full M.A.R. Members have access to ticket applications for URC, European Cup and International matches.

Next New Referees Course:




November 2023

The search for new referees is underway and the next courses for new members of the Munster Association of Referees has been set for Sunday November 12th, Monday November 13th, Wednesday November 15th and Thursday November 16th at four different locations throughout the province.  The courses will be held in Cork Constitution FC, Dungarvan RFC, Killarney RFC and at the University of Limerick.



All attendees on one of these regional courses will be required to attend a second course on Saturday November 18th at the at the University of Limerick (12pm-3pm).

To register and receive further details, please email Munster Referee Development Manager Olly Hodges at olly.hodges@irfu.ie or phone at 086-8596289.


You can register your interest by contacting

Olly Hodges

I.R.F.U. Referee Development Manager (Munster)

086 8596289

olly.hodges@irfu.ie

Munster Rugby Female Referee Support Structure

A joint venture between the Munster Rugby Women’s Development Department, the Women’s Committee and the Munster Association of Referees (MAR) sees the establishment of a new initiative aimed at enhancing the integration and development of Munster-based female referees.

For further information please visit: 

Contact Olly Hodges on 0868596289

Referee Pathway

All new referees begin as Trial Members of the Association. Once you have successfully passed your Trial Membership period you will continue your progression as a referee. Progression is decided through the use of continuous assessment and coaching to assist you to be come the best referee that you can be.

Who is involved in the Trial Member Process?

Each new referee is assisted through their Trial Membership by the following people;
  • IRFU Referee Development Manager
  • M.A.R. Trial Member Liaison Officer
  • M.A.R. Trial Member Mentor
  • M.A.R. Assessors, Evaluators, Coaches and Report Reviewer