The recent furore over the Sam Cane v Robbie Henshaw collision in the second test between Ireland and New Zealand got me to thinking about the merits of using slow motion video to make judgements about potential foul play incidents in rugby. I think we have all heard the meme that sometimes, looking
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIAcDwH7xyo
Disclaimers:
1. this isn't the best quality video but all I can find
2. Nic Berry isn't my favourite referee but obviously well considered to get this Test. I think he gets panicky when big calls needed.
There's a penalty awarded to Red at 22...
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I've been appointed to my 1st 7s tournament. I've only ever played in 1 when I was 16 (26 years ago). Any advice for a newish ref and a rookie 7s ref?
Thanks
Well, that's interesting
The prohibition on Cavalry Charge has been removed from the new Law Book
See 9.23 and the definitions
So presumably we will see teams start to use that move again .. it will be like the old days.
But I find that quite surprising
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Thread Starter: Dickie Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIAcDwH7xyo Disclaimers: 1. this isn't the best quality video but all I can find 2. Nic Berry isn't my favourite referee but obviously well considered to get this Test. I think he gets panicky when big calls needed. There's a penalty awarded to Red at 22...
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