Referee hand signals
We’ve put together a list of some of the referee hand signals you’re most likely to see used in a game. So if you’re wondering why your team suddenly won the ball back, are confused why the ref is telling you off, or simply want to know what all the arm waving is about - this guide is for you!
key signals
penalties
secondary signals
Can’t find the ref signal you were looking for?
we’ve covered some of the most common ones here, but for a full list Check out World Rugby’s match official signals list
Meet your coach
Fiona is a referee with 8 years experience, including 5 seasons of involvement within the PWR and a number of years as an RFU Educator, training the next generation of referees.
Hailing from Gloucestershire she can still be found on local pitches officiating grassroots women & girls’ games.
A passionate advocate for the women’s game, getting more women into refereeing and improving the knowledge everyone has of the game and its laws.
