Laws
IRB Clarification – scoring a try?
A little late to the party but as I’ve added these previously (and I see people get to my blog looking for these,) so who am I to deny you, my loyal reader, from the […]
Refs in the Media
VIDEO: Craig Joubert post RWC Final
Fresh from officiating the opening qualifier for RWC 2015 in Mexico, Total Rugby talks to Craig Joubert about the RWC 2011 final.
Laws
IRB Law Clarification 1-2012: Law 22 In-Goal
Clarification 1: 4 April ’12 Request The FFR request a clarification for the following: Following a kick ahead, the ball goes over the goal line and whilst it is still up in the air, a […]
New IRB Refs Chairman interview
Speaking to the IRB comms chief Chris Rea today (care of www.irb.com) John Jeffrey, acting chair of the referees selection committee gives some interesting insight. Top news from these 10 mins: 1) 8 strong aspiring […]
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 […]
Paddy O’Brien speaks
An interesting interview from the IRB Media team and Total Rugby with IRB Referee’s Chief, Paddy O’Brien. He discusses the RWC 2011, thoughts on changing the law on rucks, scrummaging and on refereeing pathways from […]
Uncategorized
Tunnel Cam and moments of sporting camaraderie
Just watched this Tunnel Cam footage from the England v Wales game and while there’s only so many times watching people going in and out of the changing rooms can be entertaining, I’m glad I […]
6Nations
6 Nations – a few views
Pants – I just lost this whole post! Not amused!! Summary: 1) Dave Pearson was wrong to recommend a Yellow Card in the Ire v Wales game. Should clearly have been a Red card and, […]
6Nations
AUDIO: Paddy O’Brien speaks to TotalRugby before 2012 6 Nations
An interview with Paddy O’Brien, IRB Referees Manager
6Nations
6 Nations – referee changes
News from IRB.com: Changes to Six Nations referee appointments (IRB.COM) Tuesday 15 February 2011 Print Email // George Clancy will now take charge of England v France at Twickenham The International Rugby Board […]