Replacing the referee - IRB Laws of Rugby Union 2012

Definitions
6.A

Referee
Before the match
6.A.1

Appointing the referee
6.A.2

Replacing the referee
6.A.3

Duties of the referee before the match
During the match
6.A.4

The duties of the referee in the playing enclosure
6.A.5

Referee altering a decision
6.A.6

Referee consulting with others
6.A.7

The referee’s whistle
6.A.8

The referee and injury
6.A.9

The ball touching the referee
6.A.10

The ball in in-goal touched by non-player
After the match
6.A.11

Score
6.A.12

Player sent-off
6.B

Touch judges and assistant referees
Before the match
6.B.1

Appointing touch judges and assistant referees
6.B.2

Replacing a touch judge or assistant referee
6.B.3

Control of touch judges and assistant referees
During the match
6.B.4

Where the touch judges or assistant referees should be
6.B.5

Touch judge or assistant referee signals
6.B.6

After signalling foul play
After the match
6.B.7

Player sent-off
6.C

Additional persons
6.C.1

Reserve touch judge or assistant referee
6.C.2

Those who may enter the playing area
6.C.3

Limits to entering the playing area

6.A.2 REPLACING THE REFEREE

If the referee is unable to complete the match, the referee’s replacement is appointed according to the instructions of the match organiser. If the match organiser has given no instructions, the referee appoints the replacement. If the referee cannot do so, the home team appoints a replacement.