RFL match officials

Phil Bentham was re-appointed as the RFL's Head of Match Officials in February 2024. He previously held this post on an interim basis between Jan-March 2021 while Steve Ganson was on leave. Dave Elliot served as the interim Head of Match Officials between Jan-Dec 2023 while an internal investigation took place into the department, ran by Steve Ganson from 2016. This concluded with Ganson leaving the RFL by mutual consent in December 2023. == Graded Match Officials ==

Source: To become an Elite match official, Grade 1 officials must have an interview with the Head of Match Officials. ==Elite Referees (RFL Full Time Match Officials)==

Source: Since the 2007 season, the Rugby Football League have employed a panel of full-time officials. That panel currently has nine members. Current Full Time Match Officials Squad Managed by Phil Bentham. Previous Full Time Match Officials == Elite Touch Judges (Super League) ==

Managed by Dave Elliot. By default the RFL Full Time Match Officials are graded as Elite Touch Judges. == Grade 1 Match Officials ==

Select Referees Managed by Julian King & Chris Kendall. Select Touch Judges Managed by Steve Williams. == Grade 2 Match Officials ==

Emerging Referees Managed by Tom Grant. Emerging Touch Judges Managed by Ryan Cox. == Grade 3 Match Officials ==

Entry Referees Managed by Tom Grant. Entry Touch Judges Managed by Ryan Cox. == Kit suppliers and sponsors ==