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England player aiming for whistling career

Following the trail blazed by ex-Saracens player Glen Jackson (now a full-time referee with the NZRFU), England and Harlequins scrum half, Karl Dickson is planning is post-playing career with a whistle in his hand. Here […]

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Laws

Law clarification – Conversion in 7s

From the IRB:  Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of Rugby Committee Clarification 2 – 2014 Law Reference 9 –Taking a conversion kick (Sevens variation) Date June 26, 2014 Request – Law 9.B.1 9 (e) […]

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ARU appoints Scott Young to oversee Australian referees

From the ARU: Australian Rugby Union today announced former international referee Scott Young has been appointed to oversee Australia’s match officials, with a focus on increasing the number of referees nationally.  Young has been appointed […]

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SANZAR announce Super Rugby referee 2014 squad

SANZAR today announced its referee squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season with two new faces joining senior ranks ahead of the forthcoming campaign. Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa (pictured left)) and Matt O’Brien […]