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The Western Province Rugby Referees’ Society is an affiliate of the Western Province Rugby Union. It is responsible for the recruitment, training, grading and appointment of referees to all sanctioned games in the Province, primarily at club level but also to school games where possible.
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33
years running
250+
active referees
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lives changed
July 20, 2025
I write to inform you of a deeply troubling incident reported to us last night involving one of our colleagues was physically assaulted by a player during a fixture between Manenberg Rangers and Albions.
March 7, 2025
World Rugby has introduced a variety of new laws, some in experimental phase. Traditionally, we take a conservative approach in this regard, however, the following a meeting of the Community Rugby Steering Committee...
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It is our vision to SUPPORT the DEVELOPMENT of referees of WORLD STANDARD that are willing to serve rugby at all levels in Western Province, South Africa and in World Rugby.
To achieve our vision, we believe that we need to be successful at the following:
We believe in the following values:
"Contributing to this wonderful game everytime I take the field."
"To have a positive contribution to the game we all love."
"I enjoy how each game presents a unique mental and physical challenge."
"Being able to give back to sport which my family and I live by."
"That we learn something new every day."
"Everything the support given from above."
"Getting to know and learning from the other referees and seeing the passion from the players no matter what team plays.
"The amount of rules and laws I have never knew intrests me alot."
Being able to teach players. Love the game of rugby too much!!!"
"The different cultures and the passion the clubs have for the game."
