Sydney North Rugby Referees

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We recruit, train, and appoint rugby union match officials across Sydney's north — from your first whistle at 13 to the Shute Shield.

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Matches on this weekend

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Districts covered: Gordon, Norths, Manly & Warringah: 13+
Start refereeing from age 13: Junior→Shute Shield
Every grade, every weekend

Matches on Matches are on this weekend.

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Which one are you?

Whether you're picking up a whistle for the first time, refereeing this weekend, or you're a club that needs an official — start here.

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Education & accreditation

Regular education nights, Rugby Australia courses, and a clear grading pathway.

All education

27 Jul

SNRR 2026 Education Night No.4

📍 Forest Rugby Club, Melwood Ave, Forestville

We're back for Term 3! Lots to cover as we head into the business end of the season — plus pizza, drinks and Q&A.

Ready to take the best seat in the house?

We train you from scratch, kit you out, and there's a fee waiver so cost is never the barrier. Start from age 13.

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From the association

Latest updates

About SNRR

An SNRR referee officiating a Shute Shield district match

Association

Welcome to the new SNRR website

18 July 2026

A fresh home for appointments, education and everything you need to referee across Sydney's north — built to be fast, clear and mobile-friendly.

NSW Rugby Referees graphic celebrating Tony Fisher's 300 games

Our people

Tony Fisher brings up 300 games

16 July 2026

Congratulations to SNRR's own Tony Fisher, who has reached a remarkable 300 games with the whistle.

Grading

Mid-season grading tiers published

4 August 2025

The July 2025 referee tier gradings are now available — listed both by name and by tier.

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