The New Scrum Trial process has proven to have some teething problems. USA Rugby High Performance Referee Manager, Richard Every, who was the manager for the IRB Women’s Nations Cup recently held from July 30th – August 10th, has the following to share with referees. (more…)
The USA Rugby Referee & Laws Committee has restructured the requirements to be promoted to a B Grade (Territorial) referee and to retain that grade. The changes allow a more realistic pathway to be promoted to B Grade and ensure that B Grade referees maintain the expected standards. Previously, referees had to attain three Above […]
When a maul goes to ground and is not deemed to be collapsed intentionally: There is no obligation for any players to release the ball or roll away. If the ball is available, play should continue. Availability would constitute that the referee can see the ball and the team in possession are in the process […]