In the latest episode, Cody Neilson from Auckland Rugby takes us behind the scenes of their Associate Referee Programme – filling the huge gap in referee numbers at sub-society levels. He explains how they recruit their Associate Referees, how they train them, and the perennial challenges of then getting them active into refereeing and keeping in touch with them.
Before our interview with Cody (which starts at 11 mins 12seconds), we bring you news of:
- Jerome Garces to retire post RWC
- The World U20s Championship Final refereed by James Doleman at end of competition where disciplinary issues have been at the fore due to…
- New high tackle guidelines and process for all referees
- New law around goggles
Surprising reference is made several times that the New South Wales Waratahs as the Australian champions and semi-finalists.
While yes Angus Gardner comes from New South Wales it is the ACT Brumbies who are the semi-finalists. The Waratahs didnt make the quarter finals regretably.
Oops – stand corrected!