Andrew Macpherson Email & Phone Number

Responsible for leading the High Performance Match Official team, overseeing strategy implementation and the development of elite level officiating in Scotland.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for the management and development of National Level referees within Scotland, and specific coaching responsibilities for Scottish Rugby Referee Panel (c.40 referees). This role involves all aspects of referee development from talent identification, mentoring, and career management as referees proceed through the panels.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Alongside my national responsibilities, I’ve been an Elite Referee Coach for Scottish Rugby since 2013. I’ve coached and developed referees spanning national level within Scotland, to International level, and World Series sevens (including 2016 Rio Olympics).

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading the recruitment, retention, training and development of Match Officials and their coaches across the West of Scotland Region. The objective of this role was to ensure the number of match officials and their coaches met the demands of the Club and School game played within the local area. It required strong communication skills and.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

After taking up the whistle as a teenage volunteer, I was offered a refereeing contract aged 26, and progressed to Heineken Cup level before moving into referee coaching and development.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for a rugby retention strategy at a key life stage to reduce the drop-out rate of players, working closely with universities and colleges to support their club growth.