Reply to: Rugby Referees

[Netraider]

Forwards generally make better refs than backs, even if they might struggle to keep up. It's because they know where and when to look to see the dirty stuff.

Very true, seen it, done it, and complained bitterly when caught out.

[Mich the Tester]

Forwards generally make better refs than backs, even if they might struggle to keep up. It's because they know where and when to look to see the dirty stuff.

[Netraider]

Good show.

Nice to know they've got everything sorted.

Also issued is a thick skin, to deflect false accusations, the speed and grace of a cheetah, to keep up with the pace of the game, an ego the size of which can't be explained, to allow referees to talk knowledgeably and al length about a subject that they know nothing about.

A very good system, although I did have to by my own red and yellow cards.

[Netraider]

Where did you get your white stick?

Its issued as part of your referees kit. As I progress through the ranks I can get a guide dog as well.

[cailin maith]

Do they France around with each others panties on their heads, light each others darts etc?

Rugby. A very strange game.

Yes, I imagine you would think that.

We put a ladies team together at our club about 10 years ago and it was mayhem. The amount of bitching that went on and struggled to put teams together as a lot of the women were having relatioships with each other and then neither would turn up if they split up it was a total nightmare and got scrapped. Being a small town team it was more like a dating agency to meet other women.

Hilarious but pain in the ass at the same time. Needless to say it only lasted 2 or 3 seasons

Dad does it at Provincial level... he can't cope with the local club stuff, like you say too much bitching and relationships etc.

[northernladuk]

My Dad has "retired" into reffing & organising Ladies Rugby. He loves it. Makes an old man happy

We put a ladies team together at our club about 10 years ago and it was mayhem. The amount of bitching that went on and struggled to put teams together as a lot of the women were having relatioships with each other and then neither would turn up if they split up it was a total nightmare and got scrapped. Being a small town team it was more like a dating agency to meet other women.

Hilarious but pain in the ass at the same time. Needless to say it only lasted 2 or 3 seasons

[gricerboy]

Dunno, never seen a match

But not many of them look like German shotput-ers - lots of super pretty girls who can hold their beer.

Do they France around with each others panties on their heads, light each others darts etc?

Rugby. A very strange game.

[cailin maith]

Do they swap shirts at the end like in football? And if they do is it not like watching the Female German Shotput team take their kit off?

Dunno, never seen a match

But not many of them look like German shotput-ers - lots of super pretty girls who can hold their beer.

[MarillionFan]

My Dad has "retired" into reffing & organising Ladies Rugby. He loves it. Makes an old man happy

Do they swap shirts at the end like in football? And if they do is it not like watching the Female German Shotput team take their kit off?

[cailin maith]

cm you disappoint me, i was expecting your reply to this would be 'mmmmmm rugby players'

all together now....'mmmmm rugby players....'

(male ones obviously, and not cm's dad, although i'm sure he is a very nice man, o goodness i need to just go to be before i put my foot in my mouth again!!!)

I thought the "mmmmm" bit was a given!

[Boudica]

My Dad has "retired" into reffing & organising Ladies Rugby. He loves it. Makes an old man happy

cm you disappoint me, i was expecting your reply to this would be 'mmmmmm rugby players'

all together now....'mmmmm rugby players....'

(male ones obviously, and not cm's dad, although i'm sure he is a very nice man, o goodness i need to just go to be before i put my foot in my mouth again!!!)

[Netraider]

Interesting - In Ulster advantage lasts for 5 seconds approximately or until it can be seen that no advantage has been gained. It never goes more than one phase ahead.

But... there is nothing better than seeing a ball move up the field with good handling rucking and mauling.

[cailin maith]

My Dad has "retired" into reffing & organising Ladies Rugby. He loves it. Makes an old man happy

[downsouth]

see far too much advantage played, several phases then back for a penalty, almost like go on have a few goes, you failed but i'll reward you a penalty anyhow, annoys me

or if the attacking team kicks the ball away after penalty given, cos they know they've got a penalty, should be tough luck, do something imaginative with the ball or i'll say play on

[Netraider]

Its getting the balance right and making good use of advantage