Rugby 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.
Location: Flexible within Europe
Contract Type: To be discussed
Application Deadline: Tuesday December 9th, 2025
Start Date: January 19h, 2026 (2 weeks handover – flexibility to be discussed)
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.
Key Responsibilities
Appointments & Coordination
- Assign match officials (referees, ARs, TMOs) for:
- Rugby Europe Championship (REC)
- Rugby Europe Super Cup, Trophy, U18 & U20 Championships
- Conference competitions and other RE-approved events
- Appoint referees and collaborate with domestic referee managers for 7s tournaments
- Appoint performance reviewers for all 15s and 7s competitions
Development & Performance
- Lead performance reviews of all 15s matches remotely
- Attend and oversee U18/U20 Championships and 7s tournaments
- Provide consistent feedback on referee performance to all domestic Referee Managers
- Maintain regular contact with team coaches to discuss officiating standards and observations
Education & Workshops
- Organise annual pre-season camps for match officials by category
- Conduct online workshops on guidelines and performance topics
- Facilitate workshops with performance reviewers and coordinate calls with team coaches
Liaison & Strategy
Collaborate closely with:
- World Rugby (Men's and Women's Referee Managers)
- EPCR Referees Manager
- Rugby Europe’s Communications and Competitions Departments
- Prepare and manage the annual refereeing budget
- Lead regular calls with referee managers and performance reviewers
Profile we’re Looking For
- Proven experience in elite rugby officiating or match official development
- Strong understanding of international rugby structures and competitions
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cultures and time zones
- Fluency in English; additional European languages are an asset
What we offer
- The opportunity to make a real impact on the future of rugby officiating in Europe
- A collaborative and professional international working environment
- Travel opportunities across Europe for Rugby Europe events and workshops
- Remuneration to be discussed based on profile and experience.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to:
jobs@rugbyeurope.eu by December 9th 12:00hrs.
For more information, visit www.rugbyeurope.eu
