RFRU Mission Statement The RFRU will support the processes needed to provide the highest quality match officiating to Rugby Union Football. It will achieve this by: Managing, advising and supporting; educating and promoting the game of Rugby Union at all levels; supporting the provision of match officials while also supporting the officiating environment and facilitating the process to allow each official to reach their potential at all levels of the Game.

RFRU Strategic Objectives Our Goals Our Goals Our Goals Rugby Officiating for everyone Support YMO and Women and Girls programmes Develop Match Officials in all forms of the game maximise their potential Build Match Officiating participation Support the development of Education, Training and Development through the TAG Provide a suitable Official for every 15 a side game from u14 upwards Embrace all forms of the Game Govern Officiating Effectively Ensure Decision Making is maximised and engage people with diverse skills Deliver against our Action Plan Aim for a consistency of approach nationally Delivered By: Delivered By: Being efficient in everything that we do Strong relationships across the RFU Listening to our member Societies & Federations Providing support, advice and guidance Robust succession planning Work towards Registration and Licencing Talented and engaged people Development of Match Official Education supported by targeted funding, in line with RFU priorities, and developed through TAG. Sharing of Best Practice Champion priorities such as YMO and Women and Girls Embrace Technology and different ways of delivering training Delivered By: Regular review of an agreed protocol for match official appointing Value the Volunteer and Volunteer Recognition Talent identification, support, development and recognition Recruit and Retain Match Officials of all ages Encourage novel practice in training using RFU approved materials

The Future Continuing to develop what we have put in place so far Discipline, Complaints and investigation Procedure Extending our Influence – Referee Society full membership of RFU, extension of T&D Funding, wider influence in to RFU Restating our position – through negotiation understand full RFRU sphere of influence and responsibility MO Blueprint refresh Continuing work on MO development pathways Collaborative working with professional staff Responsive to wider RFU strategy to achieve the best for Match Officiating