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    Summer appointments for Internationals Announced 

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    Published on 25-03-13 07:03  Number of Views: 923 
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    Well there are a lot of surprises in the Summer appointments this year, and I'm not sure how much can be read into them.

    After Walsh's high profile game in Cardiff he has been given only one appointment of the British Lions v The Barbarians in Hong Kong. I believe he is being rested for The rugby Championship ...
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    West Coast RFU Referee Opportunities 2013 

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    Published on 07-03-13 04:03     Number of Views: 619 
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    RugbyRefs.com has once again been contacted by the West Coast RFU www.westcoastrfu.com as they have a shortage of refs at present.

    In a bid to improve the situation they are looking for referees aged 30 & under from the UK, Ireland, & Australia and can assist with working holiday visas, finding employement, and finding accommodation

    The West Coast RFU is very experienced in bringing players to their union, and will use this experience to assist willing volunteers. The West Coast RFU are more than happy to do the same for any refs that would like to come out here for a rugby adventure.


    So if you, or any referees you know are interested in an exiting Kiwi adventure, Adam Gilshnan of the West Coast RFU would love to talk to you. Their season is starting soon, and the club season ends in late July.

    Please note, the West Coast RFU are not in a position to pay referees, as they are an amateur organisation, but if any refs were to come out they'd have a great time, experience a different lifestyle and improve the West Coast's, and their own skills.

    If you think this opportunity would suit you then contact Adam using his email address: adamgilsh@hotmail.com, He'd be happy to phone/skype you to talk more about it.

    Adam is very skilled at getting working holiday visa's etc, and is always keen to help with any assistance, and to share any advice.

    Don't delay, take this opportunity whilst it lasts, it doesn't come along for referees very often.

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    Improve your Game - Preparing for your game. 

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    Published on 17-12-12 16:12     Number of Views: 944 
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    Improve your Game, Article 1.1 Preparing for your game.

    by Robert Burns

    This series of short articles aims to help you improve various aspects of your game by explaining the various aspects of the game into simple to understand information. In this the first of many, we look at preparing for your first ...
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    Referee Web Awards 2012 

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    Published on 11-12-12 03:12     Number of Views: 757 
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    The Referee Web Awards for 2012 are about to start, I shall be posting websites with a poll to see what award you believe it should get.

    All website sthat are listed on this page: http://www.rugbyrefs.com/wiki/index....d_Associations
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    Australian Referee Squad for 2013 - Team Annoucement 

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    Published on 22-11-12 08:11     Number of Views: 1388 
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    The Australian Rugby Union Referees' Department has yesterday released the names of its Referee Team for 2013.

    Andrew Cole, the ARU National Referee Coach states that "There has been some changes for 2013 and while it’s exciting times for all, particularly to the debutants, Graham and Michael, congratulations to them ...
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    FA Referee faces racist allegations. 

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    Published on 30-10-12 03:10     Number of Views: 2047 
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    I know it's not Rugby, but it's certainly about being a match official in a high pressure envoronment.

    In case you are unaware of the events, Mark Clattenburg, an experienced FA, UEFA & FIFA Referee has been accused by Chelsea of using innopropriate ...
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    IRB clears up use of the bench 

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    Published on 15-10-12 06:10     Number of Views: 1860 
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    From SAReferees.com

    Following the confusion about the use of substitutes/replacements in the Pretoria Test when South Africa played Australia, the IRB has clarified the relevant law and issued a protocol for those in charge of the coming and going of players during a match.

    The problem in Pretoria revolved around the number of substitutes/replacements of front row players that resulted in the Australians' playing ...
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    November Test Referees Named 

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    Published on 11-10-12 02:10     Number of Views: 1491 
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    The IRB yesterday released the appointments for the up and coming test matches in November, and it makes for some very interesting reading.

    The 9 top referees (exc Chris Pollock who is still injured) have all got games, with Gerome Garces once again joining them in the elite list after a brief sabatical from the panel.
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    Now Available - New RugbyRefs.com Kit by Akuma Rugby 

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    Published on 08-10-12 11:10     Number of Views: 5647 
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    So you need some new referee kit?

    Order Form is here:

    Fed up of having to buy kit for other sports and make it fit for your duties as a Rugby Referee?

    Well don't worry, we have the answer.

    RugbyRefs.com has teamed up with Akuma to bring you a range of items that have been made specifically with the rugby referee in mind.

    The kit is made from the highest quality material, and will help you to feel like a professional referee. ...
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