Phil Bentham was re-appointed as the RFL's Head of Match Officials in February 2024.
[2] 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.
Since the 2007 season, the Rugby Football League have employed a panel of full-time officials.
By default the RFL Full Time Match Officials are graded as Elite Touch Judges.