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100 for Dan the Man
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- With game #100 this weekend, a good place to start might be your first Premier game. What can you remember of it? It was all the way back in 2014 on the last round of the Swindale Shield at Helston Park between Johnsonville and Petone. I was also likely enough...
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Standard & Promotions Committee Update
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- Committee News A selection panel met before Christmas 2018 and appointed the S&P committee based upon interests received. The committee will comprise of: Gary Jackson (Convenor) Ian Dallas Ray Stott Warren Quennell Fitness Fitness training has already commenced on Sundays 4 PM at Fraser Park and Mondays 6PM at Anderson… Continue reading
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Wellington Rugby Referees gain advantage from new TSB sponsorship deal.
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- The best Christmas present for the Wellington Rugby Referees Association came recently with the announcement by TSB to support the WRRA. “The refereeing membership have just been blown away with TSB’s sponsorship offer, which will principally be reflected by the TSB logo on the front of jersey,” said WRRA Chairman,… Continue reading
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Newson enjoying refereeing challenges
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- After hanging up his boots for Hutt Old Boys Marist Steve Newson decided to pick up refereeing in 2011 in order to stay in the game. Steve first became involved in rugby when he was 18, playing for HOBM’s Under 21 side (nowadays referred to as the colts). Continue reading
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Gordo cracks 100
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- This weekend will see Richard Gordon bring up a century of Premier matches in the province with the McBain Shield encounter between Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist, joining a small number to reach the number. Scott MacLean got his thoughts over his 99 matches so far, and his milestone one this weekend. Continue reading
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Dubai Interchange 2017
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- On the 25th and 26th November respectively, Vincent Ringrose and Jordan Graham flew over to the United Arab Emirates to take part in the Dubai 7s 2017. Continue reading
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Nick Hogan re-selected for the National Squad
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- The WRRA would like to congratulate Nick Hogan on his selection in the NZ Rugby High Performance Referees Squad. Nick has been a member of the national panel for the last 2 years with his past season spent refereeing heartland rugby. We look forward to Nicks development within that squad this year. Continue reading
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Gavin Wilson in France but refereeing in Switzerland
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- WRRA member Gavin Wilson is currently based in France close to the Swizterland border and so referees in Switzerland which he finds easier. He sent through this little insight into refereeing there. Continue reading
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WRRA Dubai 7s referee representatives.
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- The Wellington Rugby Referees Executive would like to announce that Vincent Ringrose and Jordan Price will be going to the Dubai 7s as our representatives. Continue reading
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Donations to the WRRA
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- Donations to the Wellington Rugby Referees Association The WRRA is now listed as an approved Donee organisation on the appropriate IRD website. Donee status means that: INDIVIDUALS can claim a tax credit/rebate for any donations that they make to the WRRA (generally using a form IR526). We will issue valid… Continue reading
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‘Blue card’ to tackle rugby’s concussion problem
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- New Zealand Rugby has launched a new initiative to stop players from returning to the game after suffering concussion. It’s called the blue card, and is set to be rolled out to 14 provincial unions. The blue card can be issued … Continue reading
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My week in the sandpit
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- Colin Te Pohe, Warren Quennell and Richard Gordon attended the Dubai 7s at the start of December. Here is Col's diary on the tournament and what his experience was as a first timer.
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Reckless and accidental tackles
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- Law application guidelines: Reckless and accidental tackles November 2016 Reckless Tackle A player is deemed to have made reckless contact during a tackle or attempted tackle or during other phases of the game if in making contact, the player knew or should have known that there was a risk of...
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Law 12 – Forward Pass
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- According to Law 12 definition: A throw forward occurs when a player throws or passes the ball forward, i.e, if the arms of the player passing the ball move towards the opposing team’s dead ball line. This video from Total Rugby highlights the forward pass and relative velocity.
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Final Dubai Report
- Wellington Rugby Referees Association
- The morning started off bright and early for Aaron and I getting up at 5:30am to make sure we had enough time to prepare for the long day ahead. We managed to get to the venue at around 8am to have a look around where all the pitches were and also to see the main pitch and all its glory. It’s hard to believe that the only thing that was holding up most of the stands is scaffolding.
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