The following are the permitted Marks on Match Officials' kit comprising jersey, tracksuit Top, warm-up Top, Match and warm-up shorts, tracksuit bottoms and socks (and/or any similar items) worn on the playing enclosure for International Matches.
Note: Guidance is provided as to the placement of Marks but the Marks may appear anywhere on the playing kit (subject to the restrictions set out below.
2.1. Match Officials' Jersey
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
1 |
World Rugby/Association/Union Emblem/Crest |
100cm² |
1 |
2 |
Competition Mark |
100cm² |
1 |
3 |
Advertising Mark |
· Front: 300cm² in total (total may be divided into two Marks) AND · Back: 180cm² in total (total may be divided into two Marks) |
Max 2 (front) AND max 2 (back) |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
100cm² |
1 |
Other permitted Marks: · Fixture information |

Front
Back
2.2. Match Officials' Shorts
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
1 |
World Rugby/Association/ Union Emblem/Crest |
100cm² |
1 |
3 |
Advertising Mark |
Back only: 100cm² each |
2 (back only) |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
80cm² |
1 |

Front

Back
2.3. Match Officials' Socks
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
50cm² |
2 (once on each sock) |

2.4. Match Officials' Tracksuit or Similar Warm-Up Top
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
1 |
World Rugby/Association/ Union Emblem/Crest |
100cm² |
1 |
2 |
Competition Mark |
100cm² |
1 |
3 |
Advertising Mark |
· Front: 300cm² in total (total may be divided into two Marks) AND · Back: 180cm² in total (total may be divided into two Marks) |
Max 2 (front) AND max 2 (back) |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
100cm² |
1 |
2.5. Match Officials’ Tracksuit Bottom
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
1 |
World Rugby/Association/ Union Emblem/Crest |
100cm² |
1 |
3 |
Advertising Mark |
Back only: 100cm² each |
2 (back only) |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
80cm² |
1 |

Front

Back
2.6. Match Officials’ Baselayer and shoulder/chest pads
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
25cm² |
1 on each item |
Note: where baselayer top and shoulder/chest pads are worn together, only one manufacturer mark in total is permitted to be visible |
2.7. Match Officials’ Boots
Number on diagram |
Mark |
Max. size |
Number permitted |
4 |
Manufacturer Mark |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
Other permitted Marks: · Fixture information |
