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Commentariat

Former England hooker, Brian Moore, writes on elite scrum issues

Some interesting views from former England hooker, Brian Moore writing in today’s Daily Telegraph.  He writes: “Rugby’s laws define the scrum’s purpose thus: “To restart play quickly, safely and fairly, after a minor infringement or […]

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Laws

IRB reiterate scrum engagement procedure

The IRB have reminded referees that there should be a pause in the new scrum process even though the word has been dropped from the verbal commands: Following the introduction of the” Crouch, Touch, Set” […]

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Uncategorized

Referees role in concussion

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!

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2013 IRB Law Book published

The IRB have, rather speedily, issued the 2013 Law Book for persual by all players, spectators and commentators…. Click here to see our law pages where you can download your own copy.

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Commentariat

2012 in whistling

An excellent round up of the refereeing year by SARFU and Rugby365’s Paul Dobson who, earlier this year, was recognised by the IRB for his decades of dedication to refereeing. Refereeing highs and lows Sun, […]

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RFU referees to trial Twitter promotion

I see from Tom Hines, the RFU’s  digital editor for RFU.com & social (@Hiiino) that the referee in this weekend’s televised RFU Championship appointment mentioned in this RefCam trial, will also be wearing this rather snazzy […]

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RFU Championship to lead RefCam trial

England’s second tier league, the  RFU Championship will trial the first ever use of “RefCam” in a live broadcast when Newcastle Falcons take on London Scottish next Sunday, December 23 (kick-off 3.15pm). 

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SANZAR name 2013 Super Rugby referees

The full Super Rugby Referee Team for 2013 has been announced: Craig Joubert, Jaco Peyper, Jonathan Kaplan, Lourens van der Merwe, Stuart Berry, Jason Jaftha (pictured) (all South Africa) Chris Pollock, Glen Jackson, Garratt Williamson, […]