In 2007, the IRB Council approved a Laws Designated Members Ruling which essentially made it clear that tackles involving a player being lifted off the ground and tipped horizontally and were then either forced or dropped to the ground are illegal and constitute dangerous play.
Welcome to the Essex Society of Rugby Football Union Referees website.
The society was formed over 40 years ago and has around 50 members. I say around because at the present moment Referee numbers throughout the game are dwindling. Remember - without a referee you do not get a game.
For information on how to become a referee please contact Alan Gold on 0208 281 1041.
We have regular meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month at teh Ford County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford.
Jun
30
2009
IRB ruling - Dangerous tackle
May
28
2009
Interactive iRB Laws of the Game Website
The iRB has this week made available an interactive website which aims to both ‘teach’ and ‘test’ on the Laws off the Game.
May
16
2009
2009 Rugby Union Laws
May
15
2009
IRB Ruling - Hands in the ruck
Paddy O’Brien, the iRB Referee Manager, has stated that, ‘in simple terms, the ruling means that any player who is on his feet and has his hands on the ball prior to a ruck being formed may continue to attempt to play/win the ball even when the ruck has formed’.
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Mar
11
2009
Reacting to Racism
The RFU is committed to promoting the principles of sports equity amongst all affiliated clubs and schools:
