Source: IRB planning rugby World Series – David Long
The IRB are desperate to add some meaning to the rugby calendar outside the World Cup and have devised the idea of a biennial World Series which would involve the world’s top 10 nations – New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, England, Wales, France, Ireland, Scotland and [...]
Source: Henry backs greater use of technology in officiating
All Black coach Graham Henry is backing an increase in the use of technology, including a greater use of TV replays, in deciding on contentious refereeing calls.
The IRB has overnight granted South African officials their approval to increase the powers of the TV match official [...]
Source: Law variations threaten to cause chaos – S Jones
Despite fierce opposition, the IRB hopes this week to sneak changes through the back door that could have dire consequences for the game
THE WEEK ahead could prove one of the darkest in the history of the International Rugby Board, the ruling body of the game, [...]
Source: IRB orders refs to be stricter
LONDON – The International Rugby Board ordered referees to be stricter on illegal behaviour at tackles and rucks today.
The IRB said match officials should be aware that players are increasingly falling on top of the ball to prevent opponents from carrying on with play and this should be penalised [...]
The IRB should:
1) Put aside two months in the calendar year and call it the ‘The Rugby International Playing Series’. The series would include international games no matter of the playing rank of the teams. (eg England vs All Blacks, Kenya vs Sri Lanka, etc). Does not include regular yearly competitions. (ie Tri Nations and [...]