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  1. SimonSmith

    Rugby Focused Law Changes - May 9th

    I watch NRL because the product is better, and because, like them or not, the commentators are positive and sound like they're enjoying themselves - just better informed fans. It makes a LOT of difference to the viewing experience.
  2. SimonSmith

    Harlequins Northampton - did Danny Care dodge the 2nd Yellow Card

    Sean Davey did that in a Prem match.
  3. SimonSmith

    Where are you this weekend - 2023/24?

    "Oh, have you come far?"
  4. SimonSmith

    Ref Comms kit

    Fuckin' oath
  5. SimonSmith

    Ref Comms kit

    I usually wear heat gear because of the conditions here, and put a carry vest on over that. My oppo wears a singlet.
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    Rugby Focused Law Changes - May 9th

    I find some of these dispiriting, and I worry not well thought through. The croc roll going is a Good Thing. But now what? How does the jackler get dislodged? Are we at risk now of more dangerous clear outs at the break down? Are jacklers going to lower their head even more so they're almost...
  7. SimonSmith

    Ref Comms kit

    We use Ref Audio Pro. I've been using them for close to 10 years now, and they're fantastic pieces of kit. I would also add - great customer service.
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    Outcome-deciding PT with clock in the red

    D2 regional already on the pathway? I don't think that's a universal - and I speak from experience. Depending on what else is going on the region, a referee can simply be the safest pair of hands around. I'm loathe to bag the guy based solely on the video clip I watched - the bit at the end. I...
  9. SimonSmith

    Bath vs Saracens

    A point that Stephen Jones made more recently - in about 2000! Midnight Rugby was the bookm Ithink.
  10. SimonSmith

    When do your grounds get closed?

    We play in the summer. In Alice Springs. We got rained on once this season.
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    Outcome-deciding PT with clock in the red

    I couldn't see the offence, so have to trust that the ref was sighted. I wonder how the debrief went,
  12. SimonSmith

    Boot selection & sizing

    I only referee on very firm ground, so I use Brooks Trail Runners- snug. Back in the US it was Asics Gel - my preferred was their old Lacrosse boot.
  13. SimonSmith

    Restarting the second half with a penalty.

    I probably need longer at HT than the teams. We have unlimited interchanges because heat, and I need a sit down, a drink and a chancce to cool down in the aircon.
  14. SimonSmith

    Where are you this weekend - 2023/24?

    I shall be at home, feet up, large drinks, watching the games on the telly.
  15. SimonSmith

    Ire v Sco Ball Held Up After Maul

    On your description, Blue 12 is legal and the ref got it right. No maul in-goal. 16.16.c
  16. SimonSmith

    Law reference for foul play penalties priority

    "You - last man in" or "You - first man in"
  17. SimonSmith

    Where are you this weekend - 2023/24?

    Are you on exchange to Mercury?
  18. SimonSmith

    Law reference for foul play penalties priority

    In days of yore, the guidance was "penalize someone - do NOT let the players immediately get back to a phase where they can hit each other"
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    Law reference for foul play penalties priority

    Up until the punch, it was going to be: PK against Red 14, plus a card. Reverse for Blue coming in. Reverse again for Red 3. Third man in is always at risk.
  20. SimonSmith

    Driven to ground in ruck

    You have done well Padawan.
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