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Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesThe Bald Ref - standing up for referees, and for mental healthToday, we're joined by Jonny Cartwright, who you may know as The_Bald_Ref on Instagram. He's just been recognised as Loosehead Of the Year 2025 at the Looseheadz Community Awards. We talk about:Jonny's journey from coach to refereeHow he develops referees in his role as T&D lead in Manchester & District Referees (MADRefs)How Looseheadz is and how he got into supporting them (trigger warning)#WaffleWednesdayHis officiating at the World Record rugby matches in Ireland earlier in 2025How he got into trouble for calling out clubs on Instagram when they fail to respect refereesThe effect...
2025-10-2443 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesThe pod returnsHi, it's Keith here and after numerous prods from you, dear listeners, it was time to get the recording device out once again. Bit of a catch up on a few things in today's episode: Women's RWC match officiatingRefereeing a foul play scenario after a try Charging down a Try Line Drop outRefereeing the new open play pod liftA tricky situation for me with a piece of player equipmentRelevant links: RugbyReferee.net Open play pod lift articleWorld Rugby approved devices listRezon Halos - may well...
2025-10-1029 min
Play On : the rugby referee podcastWomen’s Rugby World Cup -Opening Weekend RecapThe three match officials (Candace, Rob and Pearcey) meet up again to discuss all things Rugby World Cup related.Rugby news: exploring World Rugby rankings, International Rugby Match Officials (IRMO) new General Manager and Nic White gets presented referee jersey.Main Segment: World CupOpening match: England V USAFrance v Italy: simultaneous groundingMatch official composureLaw of the week: In-Goal- 21.4 + 21.5 + 21.17Have read on Keith Lewis- World Rugby Law Coordinator article on- Open Play Pod Lifthttps://rugbyreferee.net/2025/07/28/refereeing-the-open-play-pod-lift...
2025-08-2746 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesGlobal Law Trials for 2025In this episode, Keith talks through the announcement from World Rugby following the Council meeting on 14 November which agreed to the introduction of four Global Law Trials for new competitions/leagues after 1 January 2025. References to "previous episodes" relate to Episode 40: Ep 40 - What is going on with laws and law changes at World Rugby?We talk about: Quicker conversionsA new set time to form a lineout (in line with 30 seconds at the scrum)Cleaner play away from the ruck/maul/scrumNot straight at uncontested lineout = play onThe following were not approved...
2024-11-2122 min
Rugby Coach WeeklyNew laws, trial laws and old laws: Keeping up-to-date and pragmaticSend us a textWe are delighted to welcome back Keith Lewis to the podcast. Keith is a practising referee and runs the RugbyReferee.net website and Facebook community.Dan asks Keith about:The three new laws for this seasonThe experimental laws you might see that aren't enshrined yetThe old favourites of why it seems that not-straight at the scrum is ignored, why referees allow players to seal off or go off their feetThe real impact of the tackle height lawsIf you are a referee, then you can join the rugbyreferee.net...
2024-10-1153 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesLaunching the brand new rugby Refereeing JournalThis episode is all about you and something I've created for you. It's the sort of thing that I never knew I needed, but now it's a real, physical thing, Im hoping it helps you and your refereeing.It can be a solitary life as a referee - often travelling on our own to matches, not seeing any advisers/coaches every week, and only monthly meetings with our peers. So how can we help you think positively about your refereeing and your progress?This is where the Journal comes in. This has all the crib...
2024-09-2918 min
Play On : the rugby referee podcastWorld Rugby Law Coordinator interviewCandace travels to the World Rugby office to meet Keith Lewis the World Rugby Law Coordinator. Keith describes his journey on getting into his current role at World Rugby and his blogging- https://rugbyreferee.net/They touch on Keith being a TMO for 7yrs but also advising the bunker system.They review the referee selection for WXV and how this will affect the World Cup in 2025.Captain chat: Nigel Owen’s Closing with Keith Rugby referee journal :) How to find us and ge...
2024-09-1322 min
Amateur Rugby Podcast#160 - Keith Lewis - You both might be rightMy guest this week is Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby and Founder of RugbyReferee.net, Keith Lewis. We talked about the days when we shared a pitch back in the early 2000's when I played at Old Colfeians, how Keith got into refereeing and his early influences at Preston Grasshoppers. We then discussed how referees are assessed and coached, how positioning is vital and the differences when moving up the leagues as a referee. Keith shared his challenges when progressing through the ranks including a shocking moment in a huge Championship game between London Welsh...
2024-07-071h 07
Advantage Over podcast for rugby referees2024 Law changes coming out of World Rugby - What? Where? When?A walk through the law change proposals coming out of World Rugby in recent weeks. What is going on? What will actually change? And when? In today's episode, I will walk through where this law chat has come from, the importance of World Rugby's Shape of the Game meetings and all the elements that are flowing from that event held at the end of February 2024. More information mentioned in the episode: 1) World Rugby press release: Shape of the Game meeting. 29 February 20242) WR Press release 2 - World Rugby reveals phased plan to enha...
2024-05-0433 min
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Most Fascinating Explanation of Rugby Laws You'll Hear This Year / Berlin Marathon Record: Human Excellence or Shoe Tech Mastery Keith Lewis is the Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby and Founder of RugbyReferee.net and is at the fulcrum of many of the law changes in the world of rugby union. The team scrum down to discuss how the laws have changed the game over the years, how to manage the balance between player safety and spectator entertainment and how new laws are introduced into the game. PLUS Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa established a new women's world marathon record at the Berlin Marathon. But how much of a factor is the shoe tech and how do we measure the at...
2023-09-271h 52
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing help and tips if you're a 'coach with a whistle'Today, I walk through some great tips for all those rugby coaches out there who have to take charge of a match as a referee. Are you a Coach with a Whistle (TM), rather than a rugby referee? Maybe you're a reluctant ref - a volunteer being thrust forward because you had too much to say during a match? Maybe you just didn't avoid eye contact quickly enough when your parents group were asked for help? Or maybe you're just starting to think that you might want to give refereeing a go!Well...
2023-09-2717 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing as a wheelchair user with MND - Graeme BloomToday, we're joined by Graeme Bloom - a unique person in the rugby refereeing community. Graeme's a keen supporter of match officials and, despite an MND diagnosis in 2019, he remains committed to staying involved in refereeing our great game. During the conversation we hear about his story and his ambitions to be a referee. We hear a little about his experiences in match officiating so far around the world. We also chat about what he's done since his diagnosis, and what he'd like to be doing while he's able. He's been a match...
2023-08-1436 min
Rugby Coach WeeklyThe Coaching Knife: How to referee the new tackle height law, with Keith LewisSend us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Keith Lewis, founder of rugbyreferees,net, the leading online community for rugby referees across the worldFocusing on the refereeing the new tackle height laws, we are going to cut to the root of what referees will be looking for next season.Philosophy: Helping people to become better referees, no matter what level that may beYou can contact him on rugbyreferee.net or keithlewisrugby on T...
2023-07-0528 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing news update - June 2023Hi, Keith Lewis from RugbyReferee.net here with a general update on refereeing news! Plenty to chat about from the referees and refereeing world at the moment! In this episode, I walk through: 1) New formal Law clarification - grounding on a thing in in-goal 2) Law issues Loose ball brought to ground is classed as "held/holding"2012 Clarification "The player is considered to be carrying the ball as the ball is in the air when it is first played"SuperSport discussion: Laws: Scoring from in in-goal - 8.2e: A try is s...
2023-06-0845 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesNew Zealand Rugby's tackle height changes 2023Today, I'm joined by New Zealand Rugby's Mike Hester to chat about their law variations for the 2023 rugby season. They include a lower tackle height, a restriction on scrum halves and for the pack as a whole. All three are important for all referees and match officials across Aotearoa.Mike is NZR's Game Participation Manager, and he tells me about:His background as an elite referee - in football!His shift into game participationThe shape of New Zealand rugby and the challenges they faceThe tackle height changes in New Zealand for 2023 and what's behind themOther changes...
2023-02-2345 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesJanuary 2023- Speeding up rugby - a new Law Application GuidelineIt's a Happy New Year to you all! Today, Keith Lewis, founder of RugbyReferee.net and host of the Advantage Over podcast talks through a new World Rugby 2023 Law Application Guideline for 2023. While much of it is targetted at the elite end of the game, the principles within it covers all of rugby no matter what level we're refereeing! So we need to be aware of the drive by World Rugby in these areas. The episode covers the six areas in the new Law Application Guideline (the link here includes some video clips)1) Speeding up the...
2023-01-0134 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby referees34 - Bonus episode: July 2022 Law Changes - in play now!Today, it's a solo episode with Keith talking through all the new law changes and amends that have now come into play from 1 July 2022. In summary, Keith talks aboutAll the Global Law Trials from last season which move into full lawTwo new GLTs – scrum brake foot, and restrictions on medics/water carriersSome minor wording where there have had to be a formal clarifications in law in recent yearsMinor amends following Union, player and match officials feedbackUpdated TMO protocol (download a copy here)Some good videos at https://www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/global-law-trials sho...
2022-07-0333 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesTim Wyatt talks about refereeing pschyologyToday, we're joined by Tim Wyatt, a Sport and Exercise Psychologist (in training) to chat about... well.. sport and psychology! Especially for us as rugby referees.We chatted about identifying your own values for refereeing, and then how we prep for a game, cope during the game, and finally the importance of reflection. The article to go with this can be found at: https://rugbyreferee.net/2022/06/28/mental-skills-for-refereeing/------------------------------------------------You can find Tim at:Website: https://www.timwyattpsychology.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimWyattPsych LinkedIn: https://w...
2022-06-2840 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing ugly - dealing with the angst on and around the rugby pitchToday, it's a solo episode looking at the one of the less pleasant sides of our game - the general increase in angst and poor behaviour on and around the rugby field. We have a look into how to manage and deal with these types of situations, whether it's players baiting each other, angsty touch judges, coaches, replacements and spectators. There's some helpful lines and approaches that we have discussed in our referee community group, so my thanks to those who contributed their thoughts and experiences. I hope you can take something from...
2022-06-0628 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAndrew Macpherson talks about Scottish Rugby's new match official strategyI'm joined by Andrew Macpherson, now the High Performance Match Official Manager from Scottish Rugby to talk about their new three year Refereeing and Match Official Development StrategyWe chat about:Why there's been a 17 year gap between Scottish international refereesThe new Match Official Strategy and how it'll help reduce the 17 year gap before the next oneHow to attract referees up and down the rugby pyramidCreating CPD for referees - and accrediting new trainersHow great referees need great referee coachingHow Scotland aim to increase the number and diversity of officials but also to improve retention rates...
2022-04-2934 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesStaying referee fit without any rugbyI'm joined for a second time by Ross Hanbury, a referee fitness specialist who's been working with various referee societies and referees for some years now.We talk about all sorts of things through this episode - from finding small ways to keep mobile while working from home, to getting started again, staying fit when we're all stuck at home, some mobility and speed suggestions.We also go through the various fitness tests which rugby referees can do to set a benchmark for future attainment. And we also cover some advice for those of you...
2020-11-0753 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesThree Blokes, a ball and Bod: A referee specialA slightly different style of show for you here as I bring you the audio of a Facebook Live show, recorded on 22 July 2020, and hosted by Three Blokes, A Ball & Bod. Co-hosted by Advantage Over host Keith Lewis and the show's own Big Joe Sheppard, we were joined by Bay of Plenty Referee Manager, Cam Russell and Premiership Rugby TMO (who had 110 appearances as a Premiership referee) David Rose.We covered so much ground in the show and it was a shame not to bring you the audio. It was record live and involved contributions...
2020-08-051h 18
Harpin' On RugbyTHE POD OF THREE #9 : “RugbyReferee.net, Talking Rugby Union & Under The Sticks”This is the 9th instalment of our new feature we call the Pod of Three, where we share clips from the best independent rugby podcasts.
Each of our guest pods today is dealing with changes which have happened during, or in some cases because of, the coronavirus break. First, The Advantage Over podcast from RugbyReferee.net looks at the proposed law tweaks from World Rugby, then Talking Rugby Union tries to make sense of what happens to Saracens who are caught between the top two tiers of the English game, and finally on Under The Sticks, Adam R...
2020-06-0210 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 28: Bonus edition: Law variation options for post-Covid-19 rugbyBonus episode as World Rugby have today outlined 10 possible temporary law changes so that rugby can restart in a post-Coronavirus world. It will be up to individual Unions and competition chiefs to decide whether to introduce the, and which ones, on a temporary basis to suit local regulations or guidance.For full wordings and story, visit: https://rugbyreferee.net/2020/05/28/post-covid-19-law-variation-options-announced-by-world-rugby/
2020-05-2813 min
Rugby ReimaginedS01E08 Keith Lewis - Rugbyreferee-netIn this episode of Rugby Reimagined we look at things from the POV of the man in the middle when I talk to Keith Lewis from https://www.rugbyreferee.net Keith is an active referee who has reffed at the top level of the English game and is currently working as a Premiership TMO.He set up Rugby Referee.net to help other referees develop and obtain the materials required to do so. He also presents the Advantage Over Podcast which looks at Rugby from a slightly different POV.We talk about why Rugby...
2020-05-271h 18
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesMental Health & Resilience for rugby refereesToday, we're joined by Nick Marshall, active referee and organiser of Marshalling Men's Minds - a community and support network for those with poor mental health,We talked about his refereeing and mental health journeys (one upwards, one less so..) and how he overcame it.We talked about how to spot if you're struggling, what triggers you (or your nearest and dearest may see) as well as how that manifests when you head onto the field.We covered some ground around dealing with pressure on the pitch, and some tips on refocussing when...
2020-05-2137 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesBONUS: Law change - Scoring against the postWorld Rugby have today (12 May 2020) changed the scoring law, removing the ability for a player to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector.Why? Well listen in and find out! (Hint: player safety)Full story: https://rugbyreferee.net/2020/05/12/law-change-grounded-against-post-protector-removed-as-scoring-possibility/
2020-05-1203 min
Harpin' On RugbyTHE POD OF THREE #4 : “The Dead Ball Area, Rugby Referee.net & The Rugby Gods”This is the 4th in our new series of mini pods which we call the Pod of Three, where we share clips from the best independent rugby podcasts.
Sometimes we’ll do these with a theme and sometimes not...this is the second kind. First up we have the Dead Ball Area’s podcast Rugby Reimagined interviewing Tom Savage from the excellent Munster website Three Red Kings, then the RugbyReferee.net blog answers a listener query about the advantage laws, and finally the Rugby Gods explore the plans for a return to senior competitive rugby in New Zeala...
2020-05-1209 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing Advantage in rugbyIn the second of our shorter form podcasts, we take a look into refereeing advantage in rugby. It's one of those areas, plenty of people have a view on, so let's look into what the law says, and how we should best look to referee it. As ever, we'd love to know what you think so let us know - find us on social media at @RugbyRefereeNet, or comment on the blog over at rugbyreferee.net ------------------------Twitter: @RugbyRefereeNetInstagram: @RugbyRefereeNetFacebook: RugbyReferee.netReferee...
2020-04-2717 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing the in-goal in rugbyWelcome to episode 24 of the Advantage Over podcast.This is the first of series of shorter podcasts aimed at keeping your refereeing mind ticking over - especially given the events we’re all living through all over the rugby globe.Today, we're looking at in-goal. Why? Well, it's the most queried area of the game in our community discussions over on Facebook. It’s such an important area, and without fully thinking it through, could have big repercussions on the game if we get it wrong!So, in the podcast, we go through:Th...
2020-04-0813 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 23: The New RefereeIn this week's episode, we speak to Alistair Falconer Hall, a new referee in Oxfordshire, England.He talks to us about why he decided to get into refereeing, his thoughts on the training he went through and what it's been like in his first few games.Hopefully you'll be inspired by his journey and want to get involved - let us know!Other things mentioned in the podcast:#RefSquad - You've seen us using that hashtag on our social media content. If you're posting your own content, then add...
2020-02-1232 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRefereeing the Scrum - with Scrumstrong.com and Super Rugby prop, Sam NeedsSam Needs - Super Rugby prop and creator of ScrumStrong.com joins us to talk about all things related to the scrum.We chat about the different elements of setting up the scrum, what to look for, and they how to spot the issues that often crop up from a refereeing perspective.We also discuss Sam's idea around "Scrumpires" - speciality referees who come on to officiate the scrums. Read the article that prompted our discussion https://scrumstrong.com/a-solution-to-refereeing-the-scrum/Follow Sam's work at instagram.com/scrum.strong
2019-12-1344 min
Advantage Over podcast for rugby refereesOur eight RWC2019 refereeing takeawaysA week after the Rugby World Cup final, we look at the top eight things we take away from the tournament - but from a refereeing perspective. What are our top eight? #1 Introducing a big new ‘thing’ needs to be done earlier #2 All teams in a tournament need bedding-in time #3 The future elite group of referees looks bright #4 Don’t set out the stall to early#5 We have to take the rugby audience with us #6 There’s room for referee personalities#7 We have to sort out the brea...
2019-11-0926 min
Planet Sport Rugby PodcastJapan 2019: E29 - 17 Oct - Keith Lewis, Referees at the World CupKeith Lewis from RugbyReferee.Net, an English Championship referee and Premiership TMO, discusses the appointment of the Rugby World Cup quarter final referees and gives a referees' perspective on pressure officials face at the sports premier international tournament.
2019-10-1714 minPlanet Sport Rugby PodcastJapan 2019 - E28 - 16 Oct - Tu Nuualiitia, Pt 2 & Quarter Final refereesFormer Samoa scrum half Tu Nu'ali'itia reflects on his try against South Africa in the 1995 World Cup quarter final, coping with retirement and his role as a pastor in Auckland. We also hear from Keith Lewis of RugbyReferee.Net on the four referees appointed to officiate at the weekend's upcoming World Cup quarter finals.
2019-10-1614 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over episode 20: Wayne Barnes, RFU, World Rugby & Rugby World Cup refereeWayne Barnes, the RFUs most experienced rugby referee joins the Advantage Over podcast to talk about: his career highlightshow he maintains his professional athlete statuspeaks and troughs and how he deals with itnutrition, training and sleep!His panel of advisershis future in rugbyA great chat - we hope you enjoy it!
2019-09-1329 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesCody Neilson walks us through the Auckland Rugby Associate Referee programmeWe're joined on the podcast by Cody Neilson from Auckland Rugby who takes us behind the scenes of their Associate Referee Programme
2019-06-2443 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAlhambra Nievas, World Rugby Referee Development Manager, talks about the recent women's High Performance Academy in South AfricaIn Episode 18 of the Advantage Over podcast, we speak to Alhambra Nievas, World Rugby's Referee Development Manager who joins us to talk about the recent High Performance Women's Camp
2019-05-2525 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRugby World Cup 2019 match officials announcedHear about the 21st team at RWC2019 - and from Alain Rolland as he gets his squad ready for the biggest tournament in world rugby
2019-05-0922 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesRichard Every - Match Official Manager at US Major League RugbyUS Major League Rugby's Match Officials Manager, Richard Every joins is on the latest Advantage Over podcast episode
2019-04-0341 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesMui Thomas joins us on International Women's Day to talk about refereeing and Harlequin IchthyosisAn inspiring interview to celebrate International Women's Day. Mui Thomas joins us to talk about refereeing and Harlequin IIchthyosis
2019-03-0728 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAndrew Brace - IRFU and World Rugby referee talks about his refereeing journeyListen to our interview with the IRFU's Andrew Brace, about his refereeing journey, life in the PRO14, recovering from injury, and some tips for refereeing success!
2019-02-2825 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 13 – Rugby SOS Kit AidEpisode 13 of the podcast and we catch up on all the latest news from the refereeing world, as well as an interview with John Broadfoot, CEO of SOS Rugby Kit Aid
2019-01-1530 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 12: Craig Evans talks 7s and 15s refereeingCraig Evans of the WRU joins the Advantage Over podcast to discuss refereeing the 7s and 15s form of the game, and what World Rugby 7s camps are really like
2018-11-3028 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 11: Phil Everitt talks about in-stadium referee educationIn Episode 11 of the Advantage Over podcast, we're joined by Phil Everitt, a referee with the Staffordshire and Royal Navy Societies, who mixes his referee background with his day-job as an IT Manager. In a unique way, Phil helps people attending top level rugby understand what's in front of them.
2018-10-1233 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 10: Joya Clark at StellenboschSeattle's Joya Clark joins the Advantage Over podcast to tell her story about the last two months at the South African Referees Academy in Stellenbosch.
2018-09-3029 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 9 – Referee development with Jamie McGregorThis week's guest is Jamie McGregor, Match Official Manager for Community Rugby at Rugby Australia. We have a great chat about referee development in Rugby Australia, referee coaching, & the big challenges facing referees as they climb up the ranks. Get a pen - there's homework!!
2018-07-2746 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 8 – SA Referees AcademyIn the latest episode of the podcast, we speak to Hendrik Greyvenstein head of the SA Referees Academy about their unique initiative in rugby referee development. We also catch up on the news of the week.
2018-07-1328 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesEpisode 7: Nine attributes you need to become a rugby refereeEpisode 7 of the Advantage Over podcast looks at the nine attributes you need to think about before you even get onto the field as a referee in rugby
2018-06-2928 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 6 – Craig Joubert talks 7s refereeingEpisode 6 of the podcast is now live. Last week, we caught up with Rugby World Cup Final referee, Craig Joubert who is now the Referee Talent Development Coach on the World 7s circuit. Naturally, we talked all things 7s refereeing. Listen now!
2018-06-1528 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 5 – How the RFU are attracting more female refereesWe speak to Clare Daniels from England Rugby about their drive to attract more female match officials into the game. There's also news from around the refereeing world from the last few weeks
2018-05-3147 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 4In this week's Advantage Over podcast, we're talking concussion as well as the latest news from the rugby referee world. Tune in now!
2017-09-0839 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 3This week's Advantage Over podcast feature interview is with the London Society of Rugby Referee's Fitness Adviser, Ross Hanbury. We discuss pre-season training, the best sort of training to do pre-season, diet and the importance of sleep!
We discuss the YoYo Test - you can download it here
Who's Ross? He's worked in professional UK sport for over 10 years as a sport scientist and as strength and conditioning coach. He has a Masters degree in sport and exercise science and is an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UKSCA. Previous clients include Harlequins RFC, England Saxons, Charlton Athletic, Crystal...
2017-08-2531 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over podcast – Episode 2We're joined today by Women's World Rugby World Cup match official, Rose LaBreche who talks about her story, her experiences at the Rio Olympics and what it's like to be part of an elite referee team.
We also bring you news from:
the Super Rugby final;
the expansion of the Pro12 into Pro14 and what it means for refereeing and;
a call from South Africa to bring criminal charges for match official abuse.
We'd love your podcast feedback - drop us a line at ref@rugbyreferee.net
2017-08-1121 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over – Episode 1In this first 'proper' episode of the Advantage Over podcast we bring you:
News of the World Rugby Laws Simplification process - http://rugbyreferee.net/2017/07/19/rugby-law-book-sale-50-off-coming-soon/
Super Rugby semi final appointments - http://rugbyreferee.net/2017/07/27/superrugby-semi-final-referees/
Mark Ray's new referee analyst role at SAANZAR - http://refrug.by/2v2g1O6
Waikato finals and Otago finals appointments
And then we take a deep dive into the World Rugby Global Law Trials - http://www.laws.worldrugby.org/?domain=20
We'd love your feedback or suggestions for future editions - email ref@advantageoverpodcast.com
We'll be tidying up the rather crude edits...
2017-07-2731 minAdvantage Over podcast for rugby refereesAdvantage Over – Intro episodeWelcome to the introduction edition of Advantage Over, our new podcast, bringing you the latest referee news, appointments and discussion points about refereeing in rugby union.
In this introduction we explain why we're launching Advantage Over and explain why it's for you:
It's for you if...:
You want to keep on top of referee news
You want your referee questions answered - if you're a new referee, prospective referee or armchair referee
You want to from the best referees in the world or from referees like you with a great story to tell
You want to become a better referee...
2017-07-2711 min