Commentariat
Front rows again!
Another interesting article from Lord Moore of Hook(er) over at the Telegraph. Bit disappointed it took him so long to get to a point about player technique being part of the problem, but seems like […]
Articles by Ref
Commentariat
Pro player talks sense about refereeing…
Another good column by David Flatman in today’s Independent on Sunday: David Flatman: Referee has an impossible job so let’s repair the rapport Sun, 24 Oct 2010 There is little I find more ungraceful in […]
IRB Appointments
November appointments are now out for the Autumn internationals. Check them out here
Refs in the Media
VIDEO: Behind the Whistle – Nigel Owens
IRB, 6N and WRU referee Nigel Owens speaks to ITV4 Rugby about his personal battles and being an openly gay match official
Refs in the Media
VIDEO: Tony Spreadbury
Spreaders talking about his career and changes to refereeing – interesting stuff!
S14 press conferences
Does anyone know if these are actually taking place? With the Paul Marks debacle I thought I might go and find the post match press conference, a clip of which I expected to find on […]
Laws
IRB Law ruling – when does game end?
Following the recent Wales v Scotland and the Wales v France games the WRU have saught clarity ove rthe end of games when there has been a score and time is close to being up: […]
Commentariat
Brian Moore “flawless” as a ref
Not sure Ive ever described myself, or been described as flawless, but Mr Pitbull himself seems to have suggested that his start as a referee was that good. Just a shame that 3 mins later […]
S14 Refs to front up to media
Refs to front at post match media conferences 2/10/2010 6:00 AM Photosport Major rethink for rugby’s referees who will attend post-match media conferences in future to be held accountable for their performances A desire to […]
Rugby World Cup
English Ref appointed to World Cup Finals
Some great news from the IRB for one of our up and coming referees: http://www.scrumqueens.com/news/180-womens-referees-to-make-history.html Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2010 will not only showcase the world’s leading players, but it will see ten of […]