Dedicated team of Rugby Referees proudly officiating the worldโs largest domestic rugby competition.
President: Ian McGowan ([email protected])
Secretary: Geoff Rodgers ([email protected])
Vice-President: Christiaan van der Nest
Treasurer: Rick Lingard
24/08/2026
๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐
A few snaps from the Downs Rugby Grand Final!
A huge thank you to all of our referees and match officials who took the field and helped make the day possible.
We appreciate the time, effort and commitment you continue to give to the game. ๐
๐ธRick's Photography
The stage is set! Congratulations to the referees appointed to officiate the RDO Risdon Cup A Grand Final. Best of luck to everyone involved!
The stage is set! Congratulations to the referees appointed to officiate the Black Isuzu Womenโs Grand Final. Best of luck to everyone involved!
The stage is set! Congratulations to the referees appointed to officiate the Bill Flamsteed B Grade Grand Final. Best of luck to everyone involved!
The stage is set! Congratulations to the referees appointed to officiate the ES Dooney Hayes C Grade Grand Final. Best of luck to everyone involved!
14/08/2026
Here we go... Elimination Saturday ๐
Super Saturday is here! ๐ Referee appointments are locked in.
A huge congratulations to our selected officials who will take charge of this weekโs finals clashes. ๐
Drop a ๐ below to show your support for our referees as they prepare for the biggest games of the season!
05/08/2026
๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ. ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ ๐ด๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ.
๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐.
Emotions run high. Respect must remain higher.
Respect the whistle. Respect the referee. Respect the game.
04/08/2026
๐ค ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง | ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ข๏ธ
As we head towards the end of another fantastic regular season, we'd like to take a moment to recognise and thank the businesses that support our association.
Today, we're shining the spotlight on Australian Well Control Centre. Their generous support helps DDRRA continue to develop match officials, provide opportunities for our members, and grow the game across the Darling Downs.
Australian Well Control Centre is a leader in well control training and energy industry education, helping to develop highly skilled professionals across Australia. Their investment in community sport reflects the same commitment to developing people and supporting excellence.
Thank you for being part of the DDRRA team. Your support makes a real difference. ๐๐
02/08/2026
๐ค ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง | ๐๐๐ป๐ด๐ฒ ๐พ
As we head towards the end of another fantastic regular season, we'd like to take a moment to recognise and thank the businesses that support our association.
Today, we're shining the spotlight on Bunge. Their generous support helps DDRRA continue to develop match officials, provide opportunities for our members, and grow the game across the Darling Downs.
Bunge is a global leader in agriculture, food and ingredients, with a strong commitment to supporting regional communities and the industries that keep them thriving. We're incredibly grateful to have their support behind our association.
Thank you for being part of the DDRRA team. Your support makes a real difference. ๐๐
