IRMO

[shebeen]

New body launched as a collective voice for professional referees.

Wayne Barnes among group aiming to protect referees from online abuse

Referees have become increasingly concerned that they need protecting from abuse on and off the field

www.theguardian.com

 

[Marc Wakeham]

I don't watch Interntional rugby, other that specific incidents that are brought to my attention. Can you provide detail of how "...the world's most experienced referee fell apart in the final 20 minutes of the game..."?

 

[crossref]

I guess the fact that the world's most experienced referee fell apart in the final 20 minutes of the game will only be addressed behind closed doors, maybe this could be a better vehicle for referee performance assessment.

The IRMO isn't about performance assessment, it's more of a safe space where international referees can get together to plot against South Africa

 

[Phil E]

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Please provide some fact to back up this claim or remove it (or I will remove it for you)..
This site is not about bashing referees with unsubstantiated claims.
MOD

As you haven't replied I have edited your post to remove the offending part.

 

[SimonSmith]

We'd be as well calling this what it is: it's a Trade Union for Referees. And thank god. It's about time. I hope more follow suit at all levels.