OUR PARTNERS
KRRA works with rugby organisations, governing bodies, educational institutions, referees' associations and tournament partners to strengthen officiating and support the development of the game in Kenya and beyond.
THE KRRA NETWORK
Rugby officiating does not exist in isolation. Referees operate within a wider ecosystem of unions, schools, universities, clubs, competitions and international rugby organisations.
KRRA works with these stakeholders to create opportunities for officials, strengthen technical standards and ensure that refereeing remains an integral part of the development of Kenyan rugby.
THE RUGBY ECOSYSTEM
KRRA sits within a wider network connecting international rugby, continental structures, national rugby, referee networks and competitions.
NATIONAL & DOMESTIC
From schools and universities to the national governing body, these organisations form an important part of the domestic rugby and sporting ecosystem.
The Kenya Association of International Schools provides a network through which international schools collaborate and participate in competitive sport. KRRA engages with the schools sports ecosystem to support quality rugby officiating and referee development.
Visit Organisation →KSSSA organises official sporting competitions for secondary school students across Kenya. The schools game provides an important environment for the development of players, coaches and the next generation of rugby match officials.
Visit Organisation →KUSA is the national body responsible for organising and managing university sport competitions across Kenya. University rugby provides an important competitive environment for referee development and progression.
Visit Organisation →The Kenya Rugby Union is the official governing body for rugby union in Kenya. KRRA works within the wider Kenyan rugby structure to support high standards of officiating across domestic competitions and representative rugby.
Visit Organisation →CONTINENTAL & INTERNATIONAL
KRRA's development is connected to the wider African and international rugby community, creating a pathway for knowledge exchange and higher standards of officiating.
Rugby Africa is the continental administrative body for rugby union in Africa under the authority of World Rugby. Its competitions and development structures provide opportunities for African match officials to gain continental experience.
Visit Organisation →World Rugby is the international governing body for rugby union and establishes the global laws, standards and development frameworks that underpin modern rugby officiating.
Visit Organisation →KRRA's wider regional relationships extend to rugby organisations such as the South African Rugby Union, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, technical development and stronger officiating standards.
Visit Organisation →REFEREE DEVELOPMENT
Strong refereeing communities are built through cooperation. KRRA maintains relationships with referees' associations and rugby organisations across the region.
Collaboration with fellow referees' associations in the region helps strengthen technical exchange, development opportunities and professional relationships among match officials.
Engagement with Zimbabwean refereeing colleagues forms part of KRRA's wider regional network of knowledge sharing, technical development and referee cooperation.
KRRA continues to build relationships with rugby unions, referees' societies and technical partners across Africa and beyond.
COMPETITIONS & FESTIVALS
Beyond formal rugby structures, KRRA officials support tournaments, festivals and competitions across the country.
KRRA officials support sponsored rugby festivals and tournaments that bring together clubs, schools, universities and community teams.
Independent and club-organised tournaments provide valuable competitive environments for referees to gain experience and continue their development.
Youth competitions give developing officials the opportunity to gain practical experience while supporting the growth of rugby at grassroots level.
Corporate and invitational rugby events extend the reach of the game and create additional opportunities for qualified match officials.
WORK WITH KRRA
KRRA welcomes meaningful partnerships that support referee development, officiating excellence and the wider growth of rugby in Kenya.
