About Us
The Newcastle Rugby Union Referees Association is responsible for the appointment, coaching and payment of all referees within the Newcastle & Hunter Region. We appoint to all matches for both Hunter Rugby & Hunter Junior Rugby. Below are the different people within the NRURA that cotribute to the overall success our association continues to enjoy.
NRURA Committee
The Committee is responsible for the day-to-day managment of the association. The Committee activley works towards improving outcomes for all members of the Association and is comprised of 10 members.
Paul Meagher
President
Tim Walker
Treasurer
Lloyd Kerr
Sponsorship
Peter Cooke
General Committee Member
Bruce Cook
Vice President
Declan Meagher
Registrar
Jarryd Logan
General Committee Member
John Miner
Patron
Clare Brinkley
Secretary
Boston Larke
Kit Manager
Steven Robson
General Committee Member
Keith Hole
Patron
NRURA Coaching & Grading Board
The Coaching & Grading Board is responsible for the ranking & grading of referees within the NRURA. The CGB serves to improve referee performance through the appointment of coaches and the delivery of referee education programs.
Bruce Cook
CGB Chairman
Xavier Edwards
CGB Member
Des George
CGB Member
Niklas Gaal
CGB Member
NRURA Officers
The NRURA has four paid officers, the appointments officers are responsible for the appointment of referees to games, and the development officers are responsible for the recruitment, retention and development of referees within the association.
Kym Winner
Junior Appointments Officer
Niklas Gaal
Senior Development Officer
Declan Meagher
Junior Development Officer
Xavier Edwards
Senior Appointments Officer