RugbyRef

Rugby Ref makes every referee decision make sense.

Whether you're new to rugby or a lifelong fan, Rugby Ref connects you to live matches and explains every whistle in real time — in plain English, with context that makes sense to American sports fans.

FOR FANS
• Join a live match with a 6-character game code, or discover games happening near you
• Get instant notifications when the referee makes a call
• Read clear explanations of all 86+ rugby infractions — what happened, why it's a penalty, and what happens next
• Follow the score, match clock, cards, and substitutions live
• Try Demo Mode to explore the app without a live match

FOR HOSTS
• Broadcast referee calls to your audience in real time
• Speak the call — voice recognition matches it to the infraction database
• Or browse and select calls by category: Penalty, Free Kick, Scrum, and more
• Set up teams with custom names, colors, and rosters for player-level attribution
• Generate a game code fans can use to tune in from anywhere

LEARN THE GAME
• Plain-language explanations written for fans raised on football, basketball, and hockey
• Understand scrums, rucks, mauls, advantage, and every card — as they happen

Download Rugby Ref and never lose the thread of the match again.