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Referees role in concussion

04/01/2013 Ref Comments Off

An interesting discussion piece over on the RefBlog where a firm of personal injury lawyers discusses the role of rugby referees in identifying and dealing with concussion. Worthy of a debate! TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

New IRB Refs Chairman interview

28/03/2012 Ref Comments Off

Speaking to the IRB comms chief Chris Rea today (care of www.irb.com) John Jeffrey, acting chair of the referees selection committee gives some interesting insight. Top news from these 10 mins: 1) 8 strong aspiring […]

IRB changes referee appointment restructure – Paddy O’Brien loses job

24/03/2012 Ref Comments Off

Obviously a late night in the IRB press office after this was leaked to the BBC’s excellent rugby correspondent Alastair Eykyn. IRB unveils referee selection restructure (IRB.COM) Saturday 24 March 2012 – Paddy O’Brien will […]