NMSRFR
North Midlands Society of Rugby Football Referees: Est. 1920
Category: General News
Any general news about refereeing, the society’s activities and noteworthy events featuring society members
An English Referee in Texas – and Florida
Will Hemming travelled to the USA in February 2019, refereeing four games. This is his trip report, with photos.
Important Update Regarding First Aiders
Some of you will know that discussions have been taking place between the Society and North Midlands regarding the provision of First Aid trained personnel at matches. It must be stressed that this is first and foremost the club’s responsibility and any role the… Continue Reading “Important Update Regarding First Aiders”
RFU Guidelines for International Tickets
Members who have not already seen the latest issue of the RFU Touchline online magazine, are encouraged to follow the link below regarding International Ticket Allocations. At least half of Twickenham Stadium’s 82,000 international match tickets are sold within the game, to those involved… Continue Reading “RFU Guidelines for International Tickets”
Base Layers – A Reminder
As the weather gets colder, a reminder about base layers in junior rugby, including every age group from colts downwards. Base Layers Upper body base layers are allowed in both adult and age grade rugby, providing the design and material complies with the criteria set… Continue Reading “Base Layers – A Reminder”
Chris Bath: Up Close with Fiji at the Dubai 7s
As the Dubai 7s gets going in warmer climes, Chris Bath shares with us a story from an experience refereeing a Fijian pre-tournament fixture from 2017. “When the home team landed a couple of heavy hits on the Olympic Champions a small look and… Continue Reading “Chris Bath: Up Close with Fiji at the Dubai 7s”