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Thanks mate, increasing the km rate is probably the easiest option, but I do understand that it probably doesn't work for all situations. There is certainly no easy answer but I think the key lies in the support not the payment. The "reward" from a referee's perspective is probably more linked...

I heard good things out of the Wagga City trials in Hall, it seems there are some positive vibes coming out of the Lollies early this year and great to hear that they were able to get through the games injury free. Ag College recruited every single person wearing blue jeans at CSU for Clubs...

My take on this is it's a double-edged sword. I understand that it's the way of the future, but I don't agree with it and I also doubt it will do much to attract people to referee. Money is not a motivator for any referee - bar Juniors where you might get a keen 14-16 year old who would rather...

I don't have a problem with this, I reckon a player would appreciate being part of the process rather than the referee just telling them that it's PK time. It shows good empathy and minimises stoppage time. For the record, I didn't see this game. The theory behind not awarding a YC in...

This is a critical point for any match and particularly a referee... There's a number of ways of looking at this. Were the advantages a result of infringements that then finished up in actual advantage? What was the referee comms like leading into those advantages? Was the referee actively...

SIRU will be well represented in the Aussie Men's Sevens team with Dylan Pietsch and Stu Dunbar both picked this weekend. A great effort.

Or potentially there's no "hometown bias"...

Have you thought of getting in touch with the Community Rugby Manager mate?

I think these sort of scenarios are part of why having more teams (or options) in the competition is important. Deni have a strong club with arguably more supporters than Hay, maybe they will be the 1st Grade side in 2021? I suppose that over the years there have been a number of iterations of...

Tin foil hat territory guys, don't worry about the country of origin - worry about the referee's skill level. Refs will stuff things up, just as players will. For the record - I didn't see the game in question but clearly it was a shocker!

What would be the outcome of such reviews? I doubt that there would be much that SIRU could or would be able to do. The Board approved Hay to play in the main competition, I reckon it's just about letting them roll on now. Hopefully, there was some solid discussion, maybe even a request for...

While the local referee association will be on hand to help out where possible, there is no significant growth in referee numbers that I'm aware of and the reality is that it can take 3-5 years to mould a prospect into a good referee. I can see that 2020 might see CTA appointments for 1st...

*Matt I would add that there should be a club rugby wrap at halftime in the NZ game or fulltime in that game. That'll be roughly 6-7pm and will be right at the time that your country clubs are heading to the pub for speeches and will make a good talking point for rugby in general.

I'm not a fan of the reality TV shows, but can definitely identify with not plugging the TV in. 5G internet (and then whatever is next gen after that) will make the NBN (to your home) redundant, set-top box TV will go. Punters will only subscribe to what they want to subscribe to...

The Brumbies are bringing two Super W trials to Wagga this weekend. Geez, it's a shame that these games don't get the promotion that they deserve. Former Wagga product Jane Garraway has been named as the Brumbies Vice-Captain, Harriet Elleman (former SIRU Board Member and now CSU stalwart...)...

Well done to the SIRU and ex-SIRU players named in the Brumbies Super W Squad. Great effort all, well done! https://brumbies.rugby/news/2020/01/23/brumbies-super-w-squad-2020

Not that I'm aware of mate.

I believe the draw was being discussed by he Board on Monday evening. No details on DO status at present, from memory applications were still open til early January. Given timelines for reviews, interviews and then someone giving notice at their current employer etc etc - it's likely that the...

Do you live in regional Victoria by any chance? https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/nazi-flag-beulah-resident-lashes-out-victoria/3fa12d4a-ef77-4e98-9314-12a31df2a141

Are you working on the Saffa edition DP?