Important News & Updates
QRL State Carnival Program This is a comprehensive listing of the QRL representative carnivals program for 2009. more -->
Professional Development Seminar Dates This is a comprehensive listing of all QRL Referees' Board Professional Development Seminars and CMO courses being held in 2009 more -->
Yardage Zone Player Tactics In this article we examine what focus areas a match official should be focusing on in "Yardage Zone" to allow them to contribue to the game. more -->
When a Kick is a Bomb in the Modified Game Clarification of when a kick in general play is considered a "bomb" in the modified game (Under 7 to Under 12) more -->
QRL Referee Coaching & Development Newsletter You can download and read the latest copy of the QRL Referee Coaching & Development Newsletter here! more -->
The Key To Effective Officiating An excellent article by Daryl Durham of the Australian Sports Commission about using effective communication to create a positive rapport with players and manage a competitive environment. more -->
Observe and Learn From Others to Improve Your Skil Knowledge of law is an important component of being a match official, but this alone will not allow you to achieve success on the field... more -->
Shoulder Charges Banned in Queensland All Shoulder Charges have been banned in all junior matches (under 7 - under 18) commencing in 2008. more -->
Six Tips to Successful Officiating... The resources available at Association level to assist their members attain their "true" potential are abundant and there should be no reason why Referees cannot provide a POSITIVE INFLUENCE to the game of Rugby League. more -->
Nick Euclid OAM Passes Away at 75 Nick Euclid OAM, Chairman of the Qld Rugby Leauge Referees' Board and Chairman of the Australian Rugby Leauge Referees' Association sadly passed away today (27/9/07)... more -->
NRAS Level 1 Coach of Match Officials Course Download an application form to attend the NRAS Level 1 Coach of Match Officials Course being conducted in Brisbane on 10th November, 2007. more -->
Vision and Hindsight An article written by Richard Johnston that addresses a common area of concern regarding match official's decisions. more -->
Bill Harrigan Responds to Coaches Criticisms An indepth interview and a "blowtorch" response from Bill Harrigan regarding the concerns of NRL coaches with the performance of referees. more -->
Whistle a Happy Tune A thoughtful insight by Bill Harrigan into refereeing and a simplistic reason as to why at times referee's seem to come up with an incorrect decision. more -->
Using Coaching to Recognise Goals! One of the ways that you can recognise your goals and start to strive towards meeting them, is by using coaching techniques... more -->
Want to become a Referee? If you are interested in becoming a Rugby League Referee. more -->
Purchase of Touch Judge Flags Click on the following link to purchase Touch Judge Flags... more -->
Free Training Programs. Click on the following site to download free training progams specifically designed for match officials... more -->
Level 1 Train the Trainer Course. It is anticipated that a Level 1 Coach of Match Officials Course will be held in 2007. If you wish to register to attend the Cousre please click on the following link and download a registration form. Enrolment pre-requisite - NRAS Level 2 Referee Accreditation. http://www.qrl.com.au/pdf/letter_of_intent_1.pdf more -->
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