Group 6 Rugby League Referees

Congratulations to Callum Rigby, who has been appointed to referee the Laurie Daley Cup Grand Final this weekend at Port Macquarie.

Callum began the rep reason as centre referee in Laurie Daley Cup and progressed well, debuting soon after in Harold Matts and performing consistently well. This weekend’s appointment is a testament to the hard work Callum has put in on and off the field and we wish him all the best for the game ahead.

Run well Callum!

Last Sunday all Macarthur Referees attended our inaugural season launch to kick off the 2026 season with purpose and determination.

With one of the biggest collaborations between and yet, members were brought up to speed with on and off field processes, reporting and coaching standards as well as new appointment and availability technology.

We hosted guests Jason O’Brien (NSWRLRA) and John Burns (NSWRL Area Manager), who attended to assist with a wider game focus as well as introducing the new Premiership Competition appointments process.

All members are looking forward to a positive and successful season.

Inaugural Season Launch 2026 - Sunday March 15th - 9am-12pm. Member attendance MANDATORY.

National Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Finals!!
A massive congratulations to two of our members, who represented our association in some of the most prestigious junior representative appointments yesterday at Leichhardt Oval.
Both Matthew Galvin (Schoolboys) and Aden Hayward (Schoolgirls) were appointed as Touch Judges in the National finals, after a successful State Schoolboy/girl campaign this year.
We are all very proud of Matt and Aden for their massive achievements, well done boys!

On Monday night we hosted a joint training seminar with Western Suburbs Referees Association (including Pizza!) to improve our knowledge on report writing and a refresher on policies.

We would like to thank Steve Clapson from NSWRL Referees Association for taking the time to share his wealth of knowledge with us.

Training seminars are a important part of the continued development of match officials through out their journeys.

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Today, we paused with Western Suburbs Referees Association to remember the bravery of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation as well as Veterans who have served and continue to serve. We Will Remember Them, Lest We Forget.

Thank you to our Sponsor Labourpower - Recruitment Services for their support in the incredible jerseys to commemorate!



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Not often are referees receiving praise but a massive congratulations to our very own Matthew Galvin who represented our association proudly in a Tarsha Gale centre.

A massive congratulations to Logan Neilsen (SG Ball touch judge) and Callum Rigby (Lisa Fiola referee) who also proudly represented Group 6 on the weekend in the NSWRL junior reps semi finals.

The association is super proud of the 3 gents achievements this season!

Group 6's Matthew Galvin was faced with the bravest decision a referee has to make - blowing a penalty in golden point - and he got the decision 100% correct: https://bit.ly/3RAVYyx

This weekend was respect round, what a great weekend of footy all round with Western Suburbs Referees Association!!

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Round 1 Season 2025 got under way with Western Suburbs Referees Association in our new teal colour jerseys over the weekend. A great makeover from the traditional pink that was donned for many years.

What a wonderful weekend of football!

Many thanks to our 2025 Sponsors:
Wests League Club
Bridge and Associates Accountants
Macarthur United Real Estate
Minto Mall
Farmland Meat

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Are you ready to become a referee in 2025.

Earn money whilst keeping fit and joining an association with like minded people.

Course upcoming on Sunday 2nd of March at West Leagues Club in Leumeah.

It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of Life Member and former referee Phill O’Brien (OAM) last Saturday, the 12th of October 2024.

Phill refereed at Group 6 for many years and was very highly respected in the local Picton community for many years after finishing up with refereeing. He was a teacher and deputy principal at Picton High School since 1991 and in 2019 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for service to school sports and education.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends in this tough time.