Articles in the In The News Category

Avoiding Distractions

Posted by SCRRS Web on May 27th, 2010

By Pat McNally

The first rule for refereeing a rugby match is to give your undivided attention to the game and the players.

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Pattern Recognition

Posted by SCRRS Web on May 13th, 2010

By Pat McNally

Two teams take the pitch and prepare for battle. The tension is apparent as the excitement builds.

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Confidence or Arrogance – by Pat McNally

Posted by SCRRS Web on April 9th, 2010

By Pat McNally

Whether I am training a new referee or working with an experienced referee, the question I find myself most often asking is, “Do they know the difference between confidence and arrogance?”

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Referees Recruiting Referees – by Pat McNally

Posted by SCRRS Web on April 2nd, 2010

National Sevens Referee Manager Pat McNally gives us an insight into why refs do what they do.

By Pat McNally

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Reffing 7s: No Gas, No Love

Posted by SCRRS Web on March 24th, 2010

When refereeing 7s matches like this one at last year’s USA 7s, the officials have to be in shape or the frenetic action will leave them in the dust.

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