MATCH OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Please refer to RA R&R Section 04: Match Official(s) Responsibilities for additional information regarding Discipline Reporting, Match Official(s) (MO) no-show/replacements, etc. Documentation and FAQs are also be found at https://www.edmontonrugbyreferees.com/

Prior to the match

1. Review the playing surface, weather and air quality conditions to ensure it is safe to play;

2. Meet with a representative from each team and confirm the following:

   • Rosters are complete and accurate according to the Roster Requirements outlined in Team Responsibilities. 

     • Rosters are to be complete online wherever possible

   • Ensure each team supplies a "knowledgeable" touch judge where necessary (i.e. If no accredited Assistant Referees are allocated to the match as per Section 6.5.e Additional Match Requirements)
     
     

During the match

1. Officiate the match to the best of their ability according to the ERU Age Grade Law Variations and World Rugby Laws of the Games - U19s Variations

2. Retain discretion over safety, with the option to refuse to continue play should the playing environment be deemed unsafe.
   
   

After the match

1. Meet with a representative from each team to confirm the score is accurate and correct.

2. Enter the final score and number of tries scored by each team to the online MO form within 60 minutes after conclusion of the match(es). 

3. Complete match incident reporting as required within 24 hours, preferably within 60 minutes after conclusion of the match (es).