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Junior World Championship - Argentina (0 Comments)
New Zealand Referees - 19/08/2010

In June, I attended my first Junior World Championship in Argentina as part of the IRB Referee Panel. 12 of the best U20 (Under 20’s) sides from around the world were involved in the 2010 Championship, with Match Officials from all around the world participating. The quality of rugby was superb and it was great to be a part of it.

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IRB International Seven’s Tournament. Wellington v Hong Kong - Which is better? (0 Comments)
- 29/07/2010

I have been lucky enough to attend both the Wellington and Hong Kong sevens in recent times and I’m often asked, “Which is the better venue and competition?"

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Referees Pillars

Technical
The technical pillar is best described as the 'actions of the players'. When a player kicks, passes or runs with the ball, he is executing a technical action. Equally, when a player enters a tackle, effects a 'clean out' or makes a tackle, he is effecting a technical action. Read more »



Tactical
Tactically, players make decisions before they execute an action (e.g., a first five-eighth decides to kick, or decides to pass, then does it!). A referee, having observed an action by a player, then decides whether it is right or wrong!
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Management
From a management perspective, the onus is on the referee to 'connect a series of decisions'. For example, if the referee gives two or three penalties against one team at the tackle, within a few minutes, is she/he aware of this sequence and what is she/he going to do about it? Read more »



Physical
Like players, referees have to be fit for the role they play on the field. This includes a strong base fitness, some speed work, and strength and conditioning (especially the core). Read more »



Mental
Refereeing is all about their ability to handle themselves and others within the environment. A referee needs to be able to cope with the external interferences that can get in the way of a good performance!
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