Law discussion - changing the score?
After the article on the creation and development of referees, a query arrived about what happened when the score seemed to be change in a Varsity Cup match. We have a look at i...
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Law discussion - changing the score?
After the article on the creation and development of referees, a query arrived about what happened when the score seemed to be change in a Varsity Cup match. We have a look at it.
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Ref Replies
Duty Ref 555: Old Mountain Goat
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Duty Ref 554: Marius van der Westhuizen
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Duty Ref 553: Marius van der Westhuizen
Marius van der Westhuizen is a top referee and a shock omission from the World Cup's list of referees - not the only one, but certainly one. But he carries on refereeing Super Rugby and is kind enough to answer readers' questions.
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Clip 1 - 9 March 2020 - Law 4
Colour Confusion There are several colours to the rainbow but when the Bulls played the Highlanders it seemed that there only two - mainly blue but with some white dividing lines....
Clip 2 - 18 Feb 2020 - Law 6
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Clip 1 - 18 Feb 2020 - Law 15
"Ball's Out" After Marika Koroibete of the Rebels scores a try, the Waratahs kick off to their left. Michael Wells of the Rebels catches the ball and is tackled by Micha...
