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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Orville Fernando elected as Sri Lanka referees’ head
The Sri Lanka Sunday Times reports that veteran referee and long serving committee member Orville Fernando has been elected uncontested as president of the Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Union of Referees at its […]
“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 […]
Laws
IRB confirm TMO protocol
News from the iRB: IRB confirms worldwide TMO protocol trial (IRB.COM) Friday 11 January 2013 Referees can now ask the TMO to review up to two phases prior to the ball being grounded. The International […]
HCup referee change: Quins v Connacht
Mathieu Raynal of France is injured so has been replaced by Scotland’s Neil Paterson (pictured) for Saturday’s Heineken Cup Pool 3 match The team of match officials is unchanged: Harlequins vs Connacht at The Stoop […]
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 […]
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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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!