Match Officials

Codes and Policies

SAFE PLAY CODE
The national Safe Play Code is applied to players in Rugby League Teams aged 15 years and under. The Code was developed to emphasise safety and good conduct within the game of Rugby League by creating the best possible on-field environment and actively controlling undesirable actions.

The NZRL trusts that players, coaches' parents and spectators will wholeheartedly embrace the Code for the benefit of the players and the game of Rugby League.

Match Officials together with Coaches, are key to the successful application of the Safe Play Code. For a copy of the Safe Play Code click here.

CODE OF ETHICS
All referees must abide by the NZRL code of ethics, behaviour and conduct as described here. (pdf)

MATCH OFFICIALS PERFORMANCE REPORT
A form to enable Coaches to express their view of their Match Officials with the aim of potentially playing a part in improving their capability here.

MOUTH GUARD POLICY
The 2009 season saw a significant reduction in most serious injury types in games of Rugby League within our domestic competitions. One area however, where injury has risen is in the occurrence of mouth and teeth injuries. These injuries can be dramatically reduced by simply applying the NZRL Mouth Guard Policy.

The NZRL Mouth Guard Policy is the minimum standard to be applied to advance the welfare of the players. For a copy of the NZRL Mouth Guard Policy click here.

RULE BOOKS

MINI/MOD RULE BOOK:
This book identifies the major modifications to the Laws of modified games. Where no modifications are mentioned, international law applies. For a copy of the NZRL Guide to the Laws of Mini-Mod Footy click here.

NZRL RULE BOOK:
For a copy of the New Zealand Rugby League Laws of the Game click here.

REPORTS

Match Officials are required to complete Report Forms regarding any sending-off of players and any off field incidents that occur at a game of Rugby League. It is important that these reports are completed as soon as possible and are received by the Local District Co-ordinator or Referees Association no later than 10.00am on a Monday following the game played on the previous weekend or within 24 hours following games played Monday to Friday. For a copy of the Report Form please click here for a pdf or here for an editable word doc.