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This is irrelevant according to the law book. The test is not a "certain" try being scored, the test is a "probable" try being scored. See Law 10.2 (a) Foul Play

And that's the last thing referees need - something else to explain!

Yes, I'm a Level II Referee, Level I AR and a Level II Coach, I have not heard of this interpretation of the player not being there before but I can understand the intention behind it. I may have slipped myself up previously by saying that Vinny Munro has been mis-interpreted. Vinny said what...

Scott Allen, Eyes and Ears, Inside Shoulder, The Rant, Manuel http://www.irb.com/mm/Document/LawsRegs/0/070110LGLAW10red_667.pdf from the IRB Laws, 10.2 (a) Foul Play. The key phrase in this one is: "would probably otherwise have been scored". If the player who intentionally knocked the...

Also missed the most glaring statistic from Folau's debut - three knock ons in contact, thats a killer for any rugby player.

SANZAR have released the match officials for the second Round in the 2013 Super Rugby tournament and everyone's favourite Steve Walsh starts the weekend action. This weekend has seven matches with three on Friday and four on Saturday. The Crusaders have a bye so they start next weekend. Super...

Cracking thread Scott Allen ! I think the new call will help the game speed up as long as players, coaches and referees are all on the same page. Guaranteed that every other franchise has been going over the Round 1 Games with a fine tooth comb and in particular, the scrum calls. The way I see...

I like the idea of refcam, though I don't think it will have much benefit for the game other than as a coaching tool for referees. It doesn't give a wide enough view of the game and will be too jumpy to provide a decent viewing experience. I've had a look at the foxsports clip and it gives a...

I like it, heaps of options with this one! It's gotta be O'Connor's poor effort hasn't it?

Aren't these focus areas just a continuation of 2012? Daylight and tackle assist were key focus areas in 2012. I think teams are trying to see what the ref will accept more than the refs radically changing the key focus. Obviously the 2013 law variations are different, but these don't really...

Deni have applied to play in the Southern Inland Competition in 2013. Not sure what BARC are doing, but they may be in a similar position. Based on travel times, they may get more games playing in SIRU.

I think Deniliquin and BARC are both out of the Vic Country competition in 2013.

I thought the VRU Country competition had been scrapped for 2013?

Has Burgo signed with the Rebels?

Fitness, law knowledge and positioning are key. Back your decision, set your standards and stick to them. Don't be afraid to use your cards. Players will listen to you talk, react to the whistle and change their behaviour when they are carded. Get involved with your fellow referees, you may...

Hugh Jarse I think this thread is worthy of "rugby discussion" status too. I think its great to hear other referee stories on how they got into refereeing. It's a daunting step as an ex-player to go 'to the dark side' but one that I've found a majority of referees find is quite rewarding when...

I hope he comes back to the fold, Australian rugby needs more blokes like Burgo.

Sounds like a junket to me Nusadan!!

If you're match fit, you'll be fine to referee. Refereeing fitness is more about the aerobic capacity although this depends on the game and grade. As a referee, I believe being fit (reasonably) helps with decision making and players like that you are able to keep up with the game and make...

RoffsChoice Welcome to the fold grasshopper! I've been refereeing for about 5 years as an ex-player, ex-coach and development officer. I find that refereeing keeps me involved in the game that I love, challenges me physically and mentally and provides flexibility to ref when I want to and spend...