The definitive coaching tool for rugby union referees. Track live match events, generate AI-powered coaching reviews, and build better officials — all grounded in the Laws of the Game.
Purpose-built for the sideline. Every feature designed around the reality of live match coaching and post-match review.
Start the clock and log events in real-time. Penalties, free kicks, scrums, lineouts, advantages — all timestamped to the second with half tracking.
Tap the pitch diagram to record where each event occurs. The heatmap reveals spatial patterns — where penalties cluster, which zones see the most action.
Every penalty links to the relevant World Rugby Law. Coaches and referees can discuss decisions in context, with the law reference built right in.
Flag events for coaching discussion. Record observations, areas for improvement, and positive feedback — building a structured debrief for every match.
Record yellow and red cards with player numbers. Cards appear in match stats, event logs, and exported reports — a complete disciplinary record.
Switch to Quick Entry for the fastest possible capture — team, law and outcome in a streamlined flow. Or tap Speak Event and dictate the whole call: Rugby Ref Coach parses it into a structured entry, hands-free.
Export a polished PDF with statistics, event timeline, heatmap, and coaching notes. Share reports via link or email — recipients get a read-only view, and you can revoke access anytime.
Install on your iPad and use it pitch-side without wifi. Events save locally and sync when you're back online. No app store needed.
After the final whistle, AI analyses every event, coaching note, and law reference to generate a structured coaching narrative — penalty surges, law blind spots, trend analysis, and personalised development recommendations.
Every screen designed for the sideline — fast, clear, and focused on what matters during a live match.
Every match organised with team names, referee details, and association tags. Create new matches in seconds, sync across devices, and manage your coaching history.
Go beyond just logging penalties. Capture coaching moments with structured criteria — Correct, Consistent, Controlled, Communicative, Influential — and attach free-form or dictated notes.
Every event logged with a field position builds into a visual heatmap. See at a glance where penalties are clustering, which zones see the most set-piece activity, and how the referee's positioning relates to the action.
When play is fast, switch to Quick Entry. Team, law and outcome in a streamlined, tap-friendly layout — or tap Speak Event and dictate the whole call. Configure exactly which steps you want so it fits the way you referee.
Send a match to another referee by email — they see it in their app, no account needed yet. Or export a polished PDF and share it through any app on your device. You stay in control of who has access.
Association admins get a shared dashboard — total reports, members, events logged — plus penalty trends and law-category breakdowns drawn from every match tagged to the association. Filter by referee to coach individuals.
Once the match is done, tap Coaching Review for an AI-generated debrief. The system scans every event, card, coaching note, and law reference to surface patterns a spreadsheet never would — then writes a structured coaching narrative ready for the post-match conversation.
Enter the teams, date, and referee. Optionally tag it with your association.
Start the timer and tap events as they happen. Log penalties, cards, coaching moments, and field positions.
Generate an AI coaching review, export a professional PDF, and share with the referee or your association.
Every penalty and free kick maps directly to the official World Rugby Laws. Select the law category, choose the specific infringement, and the full reference is attached to the event — creating a shared language for development.
Rugby Ref Coach isn't just for individual coaches. Associations can centralise their referee development program with full visibility across their panel.
Referees request to join your association. Admins approve memberships and promote leaders. Global admin oversight keeps everything accountable.
Every match tagged with your association flows into a shared dashboard. Filter by referee, search by match, review trends across your entire panel.
Association admins manage their own membership. Global admins have full oversight with user management, access control, and cross-association visibility.
Referees own their data. Association admins only see matches tagged with their association. Personal matches stay private.
Every new referee is automatically joined to a Demonstration Association — a working example with real match reports and stats — so they can explore the association experience from day one.
Start tracking matches today — free to use, no credit card required.
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