DORSET & WILTS
RUGBY REFEREES

Welcome to Dorset & Wilts Society of RFU Referees

Since the 1936/37 season the Dorset & Wilts Society of RFU Referees has been supplying officials to facilitate games across the two counties. We have referees, developers and coaches of a wide range of age, fitness and experience, providing support for Rugby union matches from level 12 to level 6.

Appointments

Find out who's been appointed to your game

JOIN THE SOCIETY

Find information on how to become a referee, our Young Match Official (YMO) program and joining the society

Resources

Forms and refereeing paperwork, law updates and resources for team coaches and managers

About Dorset & Wilts Rugby Referees

Founded in 1936/7 the Dorset & Wilts Society of Rugby Union Referees in their first season, provided refs to around 30 games, with a match fee of 6d to the club to cover expenses, this was reduced to 3d due to fuel restrictions.

By 1956, the Society provided refs to 172 games and there was discontent amongst the clubs due to the charge of 5 shillings made by the society for a referee. During this season only one game was without a referee. Exchanges were made to Hampshire, Somerset, Oxfordshire and Kent.

Last season, 1,324 appointments were made, mainly as referees but some Assistant Referee roles. Providing much work not only for the Referees but the appointments team and many other volunteers involved. With many other exchanges undertaken.