An explorative investigation of referee abuse in English rugby league

Tom Webb; Mike Rayner; Richard  Thelwell

doi:10.18666/JASM-2017-V10-I2-8834

An explorative investigation of referee abuse in English rugby league

Tom Webb, Mike Rayner, Richard Thelwell

University of Portsmouth

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Abstract

This article explored the experiences of eighty-nine rugby league referees in England who undertook a mixed methods online survey from the 9th January to the 31st March 2017. The results of the survey produced rich data from the open responses, and the quantitative measures are used to support these open responses. Findings identified an established culture of abuse towards referees, a refereeing workforce requiring greater support, better communication with the governing body and, therefore, revisions to existing policy and training. Conclusions identified specific recommendations and policy implications to improve the operational environment and working conditions and increase support for referees.

Original language	English
Article number	6
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Applied Sport Management
Volume	10
Issue number	2
Early online date	1 Jan 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18666/JASM-2017-V10-I2-8834
Publication status	Published - 30 Jun 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

referees
abuse
operational environment
working conditions
rugby league

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