Congratulations to the 12 new cadidates of the introduction to refereeing course

On Sunday 4 September, the World Rugby Level 1 introduction to refereeing course took place in Bern.

12 new candidates attended this course, led by World Rugby educators Rachel Boyland, Aurélie Lemouzy and Nick Dobney.

This practice-oriented course introduced the referee's approach to rugby, both in its preparation for a match and the management of phases of play such as kick-offs, offsides, rucks, mauls, scrums and touches.

Congratulations to:

• Bird Chris (Bagnes)
• Progin Edouard (Nyon)
• Lin Raphael (Nyon)
• Fournier Raphael (Nyon)
• Fournier Sacha (Nyon)
• Hrynov Artem (Nyon)
• Hatchman Jack (Winterthur)
• Vatucicila Isikeli Natubailagi (Biel/Bienne)
• Barthélemy Giaume (Neuchâtel)
• Chitimia Claudiu Constantin (Neuchâtel)
• Kohler Sébastien (Palézieux)
• Lacapra Lukas (RC Tägerwilen)

Next step? With the whistle on the field!

Next courses? Before the restart of the 2nd part of the season (February or March 2023)!