What's an affiliate ref?

It is IRFU Policy that all matches from U13 upwards are refereed by either Branch Referees or Club & School Affiliate Referees

Club affiliate referees are not MAR referees. They are club members who are qualified to referee matches involving their own club where no branch referee is available or hasn't been appointed. They usually referee underage games and provide an important function in servicing the game at this level in their club.

Who appoints Club Affiliate Referees

• The responsibility for their appointment lies solely with their club

Are they members of a branch referee society or association

• No, they are entirely separate. Club affiliate referees are a refereeing resource within their own club and have no involvement with the MAR.

Can I affiliate to more than one club ?

• No, affiliate referees are effectively tied to one club

What games can they referee?

• They are appointed by their club and only referee games involving their own club - importantly home or away.

How do I become an affiliate referee?You must successfully complete two World Rugby online training components and attend an IRFU Club and School Affiliate Workshop.Step 1

• Complete World Rugby Law Exam Module - click here
• Complete World Rugby Concussion Management for General Public Module - click here

Both these components require online registration with the World Rugby Training Passport portal. On completion you should print your certificate. This is important, as you will need to provide the printed certificate to attend the IRFU Club and School Affiliate workshop.Step 2

• Attend a Club and School Affiliate workshop. This is a two and a half hour module covering the basics of successful and safe refereeing.

*Please note that you will not gain entry to the workshop without uploading or providing the printed certificates outlined aboveFill out and bring the attached Registration Form on the night: Download Form OR register online at : http://www.munsterrugbycoachingindex.com/affiliate-referee-courses Is there a cost?

• No, there is no cost. Just remember to bring both completed certificates(laws and concussion) to the course to gain entry

How long will my accreditation last?

• Once completed your accreditation will last for 4 seasons including the season that you attended. For example if you attend in October 2019 your accreditation will expire on July 31st 2023.

If you want to get more information - please contact Ger Sugrue - Hon.Secretary 087 9923 8740 or John O'Connell - Youth Rugby Officer 086 852 5116