Introduction
This course is designed to give you a clear and practical understanding of the vital role Sideline Officials play in rugby. Each role contributes to the smooth, fair, and efficient running of a match.
Please note: We strongly recommend completing the online modules listed below in advance of completing this module:
Additional modules that may be useful:
The course is aimed at all officials appointed to work on the sideline at any level of rugby. The course also covers how the use of a sideline replacement app such as World Rugby Switch should be incorporated into the roles and responsibilities.
The module content covers:
- The duties of each sideline official before, during, and after a game;
- Best practices for communication and coordination with referees and teams;
- Official match protocols;
- Compliance with World Rugby laws and regulations and match-day protocols and
- Real-world scenarios and troubleshooting techniques.