Articles in the Resources Category

Ask the Ref: Two Quick Taps

Posted by IRB Laws on December 5th, 2009

Hey Ref: “After a quick tap where the scrumhalf drew another penalty for not-10, the ref let him take the next penalty quick again before we could get back.  Can you take the second tap quick like that?”

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What Should A Referee Do At Half Time?

Posted by SCRRS Web on October 26th, 2009

Does it matter what he does? Will it affect his performance?

Most referees use this time to reflect on how the first half went. They discuss the game with their Assistant Referee’s and are scanning for pointers. Some do this in order to hear from the Assistant Referee’s how well they are reffing. Others will use reasoning to justify the mistakes they made or even cover their butts by making excuses.

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Refereeing the Tackle

Posted by SCRRS Web on October 26th, 2009

Here is a perspective on Refereeing the Tackle, originating from Kevin Baskin, and developed through discussion with the USARRA Developmental Referee Program, especially Paul Bretz, Bruce Carter and Peter Watson. Read More →