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
NMSRFR On The Road
This week saw a trip down the M40 to Reading where an opening Green King IPA Championship game for London Irish at the Madejski Stadium. On arrival you go into the players lounge where you are greeted with trays of sandwiches and a lot of tea… Continue Reading “NMSRFR On The Road”
Melissa Wright: Playing and Refereeing
NMSRFR Member, Melissa Wright, presented to the monthly meetings during the 2017/18 season on subject of being a female rugby referee. She took the time to give NMSRFR some further thoughts to share via the web. Thanks, Mel! What’s your rugby background? I’ve been… Continue Reading “Melissa Wright: Playing and Refereeing”
Andy Wigley on RFU Panel
North Midlands Referee Andy Wigley was accepted onto the RFU National Panel of Referees at the end of the 2017/18 season. Having refereed for 6 years, Andy started from the grass roots of the game and worked his way up through the society over… Continue Reading “Andy Wigley on RFU Panel”
Referee Training Plans from Ross Hanbury
Ross Hanbury of Hanbury Training has kindly provided the society with a set of training plans for members to use in preparation for Season 2018/19. Ross has been working with the London Society for some time as well as having had other roles within rugby.… Continue Reading “Referee Training Plans from Ross Hanbury”
Stud Safety – Smartpower Studs
The society has received confirmation from the RFU that the new “Smart Power” studs present no greater risk of injury to another player than the stud/cleat shown in World Rugby Regulation 12 Schedule 12. Therefore, they can be allowed providing that in the referee’s opinion,… Continue Reading “Stud Safety – Smartpower Studs”