#rugby ref

[retrorugbyleague]

Rugby League

[muttyref]

And we're back!

It's been awhile since I've posted and hopefully I'll be able to get back in a rhythm. Goal is to post 1-2 times per week with law discussions, my upcoming goals, previous week's review, and posts worth sharing from the SAReferees site. I set aside an hour for rugby on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday with a little bit of match prep on Fridays. Having the time should prove fruitful for the blog. 

[ilovetherugby]

Don't mess with Nigel Owens

[dollfacerugger]

Oh Steve!

[youmerugby]

How One Humble Rugby Ref is Changing the Game

A fantastic and innovative use of technology from a Division 2 club match in Wellington, New Zealand between Old Boys University (Green & White) vs Poneke (Red & Black).

A simple mic and a couple of decent cameras (one following the ref and one following the game) gives great insight and valuable analysis material for this particular referee (sorry not sure of his name!) to assess his own performance.

You'll notice as the mic captures the sound of his breathing that a decent level of fitness is required, even at this level of the game. A short sample sure, but a very insightful one for developing rugby referees to learn from and perhaps apply at very low cost with the help of a couple of friends for a day ;)

Rugby definately needs more of this creative insight.

No one is going to pick you. Pick yourself.