Search results

Ireland v New Zealand. ..about 65th minute. Ireland awarded penalty and before the kick is taken Sexton leaves the game and is replaced. Referee proceeds to check whether replacement is tactical or HIA stating that if it is tactical the replacement player cannot take the kick at goal. It is...

Can you call a mark from a penalty?

We all try to minimise the whistle blowing and 'manage' penalisable offences through appropriate communication before they become an issue..... " Ruck....no hands" . .. "Stop 14....ahead of kicker" Etc, etc. How much communication is too much? Where should we draw the line in relation to...

The ball has been hooked, but remains near the edge of the tunnel with neither team going forward. A flanker uses a foot to move the ball back through the scrum towards their number 8. What should the referee do?

https://youtu.be/kkz-9FI9M1s 45 secs in. Is common sense going to prevail?

Was TJing today. Ball kicked to touch by Black. Time off for Ref to check on an injury in middle of field. Ball is on touchline and as I'm hovering around the line of touch I thought I noticed Black hooker spitting on the ball. Just saw it with corner of my eye and wasn't sure exactly what...

http://rugbylad.ie/ Interesting to see Nigel Owens describe how 9s may now get penalised for handling in the ruck.

Had a game recently where at a LO the throwing in side had no apparent receiver ie no player standing in usual position. After the ball was won in the air a player who was standing in the back line between the 5m and 15m lines ran forward and took the ball off the top. It was immediately...

https://youtu.be/K3vt7b6QzVE Double movement?

Watching N.O. in action recently I got the impression that he was somewhat arrogant and condescending in the way he spoke to players and his assisting officials. I know he is a very good referee. ...but is he getting too cocky? (No pun intended )

https://youtu.be/HBHiZOwum0o?t=1236 Strange decision to award a try? For me grounding inconclusive...... Penalty try anyone for Sextons high tackle in preventing grounding? No mention of neck contact....am I seeing things differently to everyone else?

I've noticed numerous players playing at Olympic 7s while wearing head/sweat/hair bands. Are these legal? Could they pose a risk of injury to players?

I note the similar thread but my specific question is this............ If time is expired and as play continues to a suitable stoppage there is a knock on which is immediately gathered by opposition, who seek to run it,should the advantage be played or whistle blown to stop play and after...

Have a look! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5iYVejE7LU

Had a scenario at weekend which I am not sure I handled appropriately. As follows....Red picking and driving towards Black goal line from 5m. 4 phases later and I had to come around to have a close look to see if Red were over. Just as I came around and had a look in at close quarters Red...

Not sure 'Trick' best describes this scenario......dangerous/stupid trick maybe!! Have noted a couple of LH props, since the introduction of the new sequance, on "Bind" place the crown of their heads on oppo THs shoulder and on "Set" give a 'nod' downwards to allow their heads to slip under and...

Why the hell do referees at higher (and lower) levels, having called a scrum etc, insist on 'building' the scrum and baby-sitting packs by calling "seconds in" or similar! Surely they (I say they, because as of today I no longer do - unless convinced otherwise by forumites!) Should they not...

Refn an U16 game due to KO at 1/2 past. Very cold wind and driving rain. Away team on pitch at 20 past. No sign of home team at 26 past so I go to dressing room door (closed) and blow whistle. Half past and no response so knock on dressing room door "Time please Coach". Go to pitch where away...

While refn an U16 game (my Club at home) the ball was carried into touch as two players wrestled for possession. TJ(away Coach) wouldn't/couldn't call it saying "50/50 Sir". As I was unsighted - players had their backs to me- I could not call it accurately either. I pushed TJ saying "your call"...