Articles in the In The News Category
Level 2 IRB Rugby Referee courses rewritten
Posted by SCRRS Web on November 21st, 2011
Over the past six months, all Level 2 courses have been updated – Coaching, Match Officiating, and Strength & Conditioning.
The Science of Sport: Rugby World Cup: New Zealand’s drought ends and rugby’s referee problem
Posted by RefsFromChair on November 17th, 2011Written by Ross Tucker, PhD, Science of Sport
So 24 years of waiting is over for New Zealand, who beat France 8-7 in a pulsating and perhaps unexpectedly competitive Rugby World Cup Final today. It may have been the lowest scoring final ever played, but it was suspenseful and adventurous, certainly more than the previous two finals. France produced a performance worthy of the showpiece match of the tournament, having come into it with two losses and the anticipation of a blowout victory to New Zealand. Rather, it was France who played the adventurous rugby, and only some ineffectiveness in attack and New Zealand’s resolute defending prevented them from winning their first title.
IRB Concussion Management resource to be launched at Medical Conference 2011
Posted by SCRRS Web on November 17th, 2011
Following publication of the new IRB guidelines on Concussion earlier in 2011, the IRB is pleased to launch a dedicated online resource at www.irbplayerwelfare.com/concussion.
IRB Strength & Conditioning web site launched
Posted by SCRRS Web on November 15th, 2011
The IRB has launched a new Level 1 Strength & Conditioning course which is available online at www.irbsandc.com. The resource has been developed in conjunction with IRFU and Setanta College.
Rugby family to beware of online scammers
Posted by SCRRS Web on November 14th, 2011
Members of the global Rugby family should be alert to a scam that attempts to obtain personal details and bank account information by informing victims that they have won an official Rugby World Cup 2011 themed sweepstake, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said today.
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