\t\t\tRugby Europe, the governing body responsible for the promotion and administration of rugby across 47 countries in Europe, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Referees Manager to lead and coordinate the development, performance, and appointments of match officials across all Rugby Europe competitions.<\/p>\n
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Contract Type:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 To be discussed
Application Deadline:\u00a0 Tuesday December 9th, 2025
Start Date:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0January 19h, 2026 (2 weeks handover \u2013 flexibility to be discussed)<\/p>\n
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the quality and integrity of rugby in Europe by overseeing the training, assessment, and selection of referees and performance reviewers across both the 15s and 7s formats of the game.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Appointments & Coordination<\/p>\n
\u00a0Assign match officials (referees, ARs, TMOs) for:
\nRugby Europe Championship (REC)
\nRugby Europe Super Cup, Trophy, U18 & U20 Championships
\nConference competitions and other RE-approved events
\nAppoint referees and collaborate with domestic referee managers for 7s tournaments
\n\u00a0Appoint performance reviewers for all 15s and 7s competitions<\/p>\n
Development & Performance<\/p>\n
Lead performance reviews of all 15s matches remotely
\nAttend and oversee U18\/U20 Championships and 7s tournaments
\nProvide consistent feedback on referee performance to all domestic Referee Managers
\n\u00a0Maintain regular contact with team coaches to discuss officiating standards and observations<\/p>\n
Education & Workshops<\/p>\n
Organise annual pre-season camps for match officials by category
\nConduct online workshops on guidelines and performance topics
\nFacilitate workshops with performance reviewers and coordinate calls with team coaches<\/p>\n
Liaison & Strategy<\/p>\n
Collaborate closely with:<\/p>\n
World Rugby (Men’s and Women’s Referee Managers)
\nEPCR Referees Manager
\n\u00a0Rugby Europe\u2019s Communications and Competitions Departments
\nPrepare and manage the annual refereeing budget
\nLead regular calls with referee managers and performance reviewers<\/p>\n
Profile we\u2019re Looking For<\/p>\n
\u00a0Proven experience in elite rugby officiating or match official development
\n\u00a0Strong understanding of international rugby structures and competitions
\nExcellent organisational and communication skills
\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively across cultures and time zones
\n\u00a0Fluency in English; additional European languages are an asset<\/p>\n
What we offer<\/p>\n
\u00a0The opportunity to make a real impact on the future of rugby officiating in Europe
\n\u00a0A collaborative and professional international working environment
\nTravel opportunities across Europe for Rugby Europe events and workshops
\nRemuneration to be discussed based on profile and experience.<\/p>\n
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to:<\/p>\n