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SA refs fit and ready for the new season

SA refs fit and ready for the new season Meticulous planning, preparation and hard work by South Africa’s top referees, currently at their 125-strong annual planning camp in the North West province, are the reasons why […]

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Job: Match Official Development Manager, Rugby Canada

Rugby Canada is seeking a Manager, Match Official Development.  This person will be responsible for referee development as well as the development and accreditation of other match officials. The role and performance of the Manager, […]

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You must be deaf ref!

Britain’s only deaf referee loves his job… because he can’t hear abuse from fans January 18, 2013 Britain’s only deaf referee told yesterday how officiating rugby matches is a stroll in the park – because […]

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Change on the way for the scrum?

Social media has been circulating this presentation today, titled “Scrum History, Scrum Force Project & Scrum Injuries” by Dr Martin Raftery, who is the IRB Chief Medical Officer. It is undated so I cannot claim it’s […]

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New scrum procedure for South Africa amateur rugby

SARU have revised the scrum engagement process for all amateur rugby for the coming season in South Africa. This video goes through the new Crouch, Bind, Scrum procedure for Amateur rugby. Interesting development for players […]

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“It’s good to talk” says Shaun Edwards

An excellent blogpost by former British & Irish Lions coach Shaun Edwards in today’s Guardian newspaper (UK). This follows a few weeks of negative public comments by Premiership coaches on their match officials! Thursday 10 […]