Latest updates from our society.
Important info for referees ahead of the upcoming rugby season. New protocols and training schedules announced.
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The WP Rugby Referees’ Society congratulates Juan de Bod on another outstanding milestone, refereeing the Rugby 7s Youth Olympics 2026 Gold Medal Match between South Africa and France in Dakar, Senegal. A proud moment for Western Province! 🇿🇦
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The WP Rugby Referees’ Society proudly congratulates Zoe Naude on her two WXV Global Series 2026 appointments, representing South Africa and Western Province with distinction on the international rugby stage.
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I write to inform you of a deeply troubling incident reported to us last night involving one of our colleagues who was physically assaulted by...
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World Rugby has introduced a variety of new laws, some in experimental phase. Traditionally, we take a conservative approach in this regard...
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Over the past decade, the dynamics of rugby have evolved signi?cantly. With the frequent law changes and experimental plays introduced by...
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At the Society Executive's Strategic and Operational Planning meeting held on Friday and Saturday, 10 and 11 January 2025, discussions...
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Western Province Rugby Referees’ 2025 alignment sessions schedule, covering fitness tests, law assessments, coaching, and referee development.
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It is with great pleasure that I inform you of an important development within our organisation. At our Annual General Meeting...
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Happy New Year! May 2025 bring with it prosperity and blessings for you and your family. We are grateful to be in the position to...
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As we close out what has been a year of challenges, transitions, and exciting successes, I find myself reflecting on all that we have achieved together.
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We are using a new appointments platform (whostheref.com). Register once, create a password, log in, and explore using the provided instruction manual.
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World Rugby has over the last two years introduced new laws to the member unions and sub-union members.
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Please see the following documents regarding the vaccination position within the rugby organisations in South Africa. Below are the documents mentioned above; click to open/download: Circular letter to clubs Government Gazette 45329 General Meeting Presentation 2022...
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With the new season starting today, the Chairperson has published a newsletter with relevant information. Download here: WPRRS Newsletter February...
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Following a recent strategic and operational planning meeting, please see below for a letter from the Chairperson giving news and meeting feedback for the referee community. A link is also provided for downloading this newsletter. Newsletter – January...
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On 28 October 2021 the Western Province Rugby Referees’ Society AGM was conducted via MS Teams. The following office bearers was elected in the elections which was presided by Ms Meerushni Govender. See below or click here to...
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WPRRS will be holding their ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 19H00 virtually via MS TEAMS. Please see links to the documents below including the Agenda, the previous minutes, available portfolios and a nomination form. AGENDA OF THE WP RUGBY...
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Sadly, yesterday I was informed of the passing of previous vice-chairman Arthur Southgate. This was an unreal moment as Arthur, who was hospitalised earlier in the week, had been discharged to recuperate at home. Arthur, a very private person, was ill for a while, and...
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We are celebrating the life of Daniel Fortuin this Sunday, 1 August. Please see details...
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Schools have stopped all contact sport, brush up on your law knowledge in the meantime. Take the quiz on the SA Rugby Referees’ website: SA Rugby Referees | Test Yourself...
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Good day (Please read in conjunction with the table below) One of our KPI is to have all side-line personnel servicing SARU and WR matches upskilled and issue a form of a certificate of compliance. We are in the process of having these courses accredited but the...
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With the creation of the BokSmart Certification Software Ecosystem or BCSE, and the development of ‘MyBokSmart’, which is the end-user facing part of the BCSE, the 6th instalment of the BokSmart Rugby Safety Course is now available ONLINE. Get yourself...
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Dion Katzenellenbogen, one of the ‘old guard’ referees in Western Province, passed away aged 84. He leaves his wife and two sons. Dion matriculated at...
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The new year has dawned and the state of play remains the same – no rugby, or other amateur sport for that matter, for the foreseeable future.
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Allan O’Connell recently passed away from natural causes after serving the sport he loved for most of his life, leaving behind his wife and family.
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Western Province Rugby Referees Society’s Memorial Service to Allan O’Connell.
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We refer to communication received by SA Rugby, whereby SA Rugby has granted permission for players to return to the field in April 2021. Schools’ rugby players, meanwhile...
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There is a fitness and examination programme taking place on Saturday 24th April and Saturday 1 May 2021 at SACS Junior School in Newlands.
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The World Rugby Law Review Group held its conference last week in London (27 and 28 June), where a unanimous agreement was reached after a comprehensive research/survey conducted from...
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The Blue Card – which signals players who need to be removed from the field due to a concussion or suspected concussion – will be rolled out across South Africa in the next...
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The passing of ‘Oom’ Paul Dobson on 20 July 2020 will leave a void for years to come. There are few people in the rugby world who have contributed as much to refereeing as ‘Oom’ Paul Dobson says...
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View a moving tribute to Oom Paul from some of the world’s top past and present referees. Supplied courtesy of SA Rugby Referees.
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For details on the Memorial Service for Paul Dobson, please visit our Facebook page.
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Western Province Rugby Referees Society’s Memorial Service to the legend Paul Dobson. Servus Servorum Dei.
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WP Rugby Referees’ Chairperson Monthly Update – 24th August 2020.
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It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Oom Gielie Bester this morning. Oom Gielie, one of the longest serving members of of our society was taking care of the Paarl Region until 2016 when he...
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Western Province Rugby Referees Society’s Memorial Service to Oom Gielie Bester.
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What started out as a way to keep fit during the pandemic morphed into a support group for referees who have been negatively affected by Covid-19.
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SA Rugby has released a set of strict guidelines to be followed for amateur/community clubs affiliated to provincial unions to be able to return to play.
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