WRU Referee Level 1 (Dragons Region)

A two-evening Welsh Rugby Union Level 1 course introducing the principles and laws of refereeing rugby union, held at Rodney Parade.

The WRU Level 1 Referee Course is a formal introduction to officiating rugby union, covering the Laws of the Game and how they are applied, referee positioning, and common refereeing questions. Core modules include communication, tackle and ruck, foul play, lineout and maul, scrum, kick-offs and restarts, offside and advantage, and safety. Successful applicants gain a Level 1 Referee Certificate, qualifying them to referee junior matches from U12s to U16s and schools rugby up to U18s. The course runs over two evening sessions, with lunch and refreshments provided, and participants must be at least 14 years old.