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!
Laws
New high tackle laws from 3 January 2017
World Rugby has announced a number of changes to the Laws of the Game to help eliminate the high tackle and reduce the risk of serious injuries. Law changes globally from 3 January Changes effectively lower […]
IRB changes referee appointment restructure – Paddy O’Brien loses job
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 […]
Commentariat
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 […]