Montana Rugby Referee Society

So January happenings: New referees for Montana! Well done all on a fantastic Level 1 referee class - All will be on the field in Missoula this weekend with whistle in hand!

Montana Rugby Referees (as a team of three) ready to start Montana State University versus Air Force Academy.

In conjunction with Montana State University Rugby, the Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a Level 1 Refereeing Course in Bozeman, Montana on 16 September 2017. Anyone who is interested can sign up through USA Rugby. The Level 1 Referee Course is the entry point for anyone wanting a greater understanding of rugby law and refereeing. [ 45 more words ]

L1 Referee Course – Bozeman, MT In conjunction with Montana State University Rugby, the Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a Level 1 Refereeing Course in Bozeman, Montana on 16 September 2017. Anyone who is intereste…

New referee (and Laurel high school senior) Lindey Schneider with Stephen Forrest after her first tournament. A great first outing for a promising young referee!

We're excited that one of our referees - Haylie Samsel - will be graduating from Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood tomorrow. This event is just the first step in a path of continuing advanced training and education for Haylie.

Congrats! And we miss you! So come back soon, whistle some games, and tell us all about training!

New Referees learning the craft!

In conjunction with Montana Youth Rugby, the Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a Level 1 Refereeing Course in Helena, Montana on 17 September 2016. Anyone who is interested can sign up through USA Rugby. This is part of a larger event which will bring together classes in coaching, referee, and strength and conditioning. The Level 1 Referee Course is the entry point for anyone wanting a greater understanding of rugby law and refereeing. [ 46 more words ]

http://www.montanarugbyreferees.org/2016/08/level-1-referee-course-in-helena-mt/

Level 1 Referee Course in Helena, MT   In conjunction with Montana Youth Rugby, the Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a Level 1 Refereeing Course in Helena, Montana on 17 September 2016. Anyone who is interested can…

Michael "Tex" Gillette, Brian Briske, and George Mullen served as part of the the referee pool for the Great Northwest Challenge in Corvallis, Oregon 25-26 June 2015. The GNWC is the regional all star tournament for the western United States and a gateway for players and referees to be seen by national coaches.

http://www.montanarugbyreferees.org/2016/06/gillette-briske-mullen-at-gnwc/

Gillette, Briske, Mullen at GNWC Michael “Tex” Gillette, Brian Briske, and George Mullen served as part of the the referee pool for the Great Northwest Challenge in Corvallis, Oregon 25-26 June 2015. The GNWC is the re…

Few young people would like to see their team split in two. However, when a 15s squad plays 7s, that is what happens. In spite of having to play against her teammates, Berit DeGrandpre of the Iron Vixens showed true leadership during all of the games of the Rickena 7s tournament. DeGrandpre went out of her way to help other players, supported both teams, and made sure that every interaction was a positive one. She showed what the spirit of rugby was all about.

It only makes sense that one of the MRRS's newest referees, Sakai Scheffer, would give her a Green Card!

Thanks so much to , , and for helping to grow the game.

So what happens when you have two young men who spend all day running balls out for a 7s tournament - just because they love the game? We have to card them - with green cards!

As said by Referee Patrick Brewer "These two troopers came out of the stands, and were outstanding ball boys for the Jack Riekena Memorial 7's tournament. Spending all day in the blazing heat, they made sure we had a ball at center pitch after every try, and shagged the balls kicked for conversions. They asked a million questions about the game, and hopefully in time, will both turn into future ruggers. It's all about the future, and growing this sport here in the states."

Thank you Blake and Korbin!

And thanks so much to World Rugby Shop, USA Rugby, and World Rugby for helping to grow the game.

Montana youth rugby has grown by leaps and bounds. As a result, it comes as no surprise that Montana's referees have been getting younger and younger. The latest is Tucker Nadeau from Kalispell. Shown here with MRRS President George Mullen, center refereed a Junior High Match in Missoula on April 22, 2016. When not refereeing, Nadeau is a high school sophomore and player for the Kalispell Black and Blue rugby team.

http://www.montanarugbyreferees.org/2016/04/nadeau-becomes-youngest-referee-in-montana/

Nadeau Becomes Youngest Referee in Montana Montana youth rugby has grown by leaps and bounds. As a result, it comes as no surprise that Montana’s referees have been getting younger and younger. The latest is Tucker Nadeau from Kalispe…