Advantage Over podcast for rugby referees
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBringing you the latest news about rugby refereeing - appointments, law news, rugby news - as well as a closer look at all the aspects of being a rugby referee or match official
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Episodes
Ep 39 - Refereeing tips if you're a 'coach with a whistle'
September 27, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 20 MBToday, I walk through some great tips for all those rugby coaches out there who have to take charge of a match as a referee. Are you a Coach with a Whistle (TM), rather than a rugby referee? Maybe you're a reluctant ref - a volunteer being thrust forward because you had too much to say during a match? Maybe you just didn't avoid eye contact quickly enough when your parents group were asked for help? Or maybe you're just starting to think that you might want to give refereeing a go! Well...
Episode 38: Refereeing as a wheelchair user with MND - Graeme Bloom
August 14, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 57.9 MBToday, we're joined by Graeme Bloom - a unique person in the rugby refereeing community. Graeme's a keen supporter of match officials and, despite an MND diagnosis in 2019, he remains committed to staying involved in refereeing our great game. During the conversation we hear about his story and his ambitions to be a referee. We hear a little about his experiences in match officiating so far around the world. We also chat about what he's done since his diagnosis, and what he'd like to b...
Episode 37 - Refereeing news update
June 08, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHi, Keith Lewis from RugbyReferee.net here with a general update on refereeing news! Plenty to chat about from the referees and refereeing world at the moment! In this episode, I walk through: 1) New formal Law clarification - grounding on a thing in in-goal 2) Law issues Loose ball brought to ground is classed as "held/holding" 2012 Clarification "The player is considered to be carrying the ball as the ball is in the air when it is first played" SuperSport discussion: Laws: S...
Episode 36: New Zealand Rugby's community tackle height changes for 2023
February 23, 2023 19:50 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBToday, I'm joined by New Zealand Rugby's Mike Hester to chat about their law variations for the 2023 rugby season. They include a lower tackle height, a restriction on scrum halves and for the pack as a whole. All three are important for all referees and match officials across Aotearoa. Mike is NZR's Game Participation Manager, and he tells me about: His background as an elite referee - in football! His shift into game participation The shape of New Zealand rugby and the challenges they ...
Episode 35 - A new Law Application Guideline for 2023
January 01, 2023 10:30 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBIt's a Happy New Year to you all! Today, Keith Lewis, founder of RugbyReferee.net and host of the Advantage Over podcast talks through a new World Rugby 2023 Law Application Guideline for 2023. While much of it is targetted at the elite end of the game, the principles within it covers all of rugby no matter what level we're refereeing! So we need to be aware of the drive by World Rugby in these areas. The episode covers the six areas in the new Law Application Guideline (the link here inc...
BONUS: July 2022 Law Changes now in play
July 03, 2022 21:25 - 33 minutes - 27 MBToday, it's a solo episode with Keith talking through all the new law changes and amends that have now come into play from 1 July 2022. In summary, Keith talks about All the Global Law Trials from last season which move into full law Two new GLTs – scrum brake foot, and restrictions on medics/water carriers Some minor wording where there have had to be a formal https://www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/clarifications (clarifications in law) in recent years Minor amends following Union, player an...
Episode 34: July 2022 Law Changes now in play
July 03, 2022 21:25 - 33 minutes - 27 MBToday, it's a solo episode with Keith talking through all the new law changes and amends that have now come into play from 1 July 2022. In summary, Keith talks about All the Global Law Trials from last season which move into full law Two new GLTs – scrum brake foot, and restrictions on medics/water carriers Some minor wording where there have had to be a formal clarifications in law in recent years Minor amends following Union, player and match officials feedback Updated TMO protocol ...
Episode 33 - Mental skills for Refereeing
June 28, 2022 06:15 - 40 minutes - 37 MBToday, we're joined by Tim Wyatt, a Sport and Exercise Psychologist (in training) to chat about... well.. sport and psychology! Especially for us as rugby referees. We chatted about identifying your own values for refereeing, and then how we prep for a game, cope during the game, and finally the importance of reflection. The article to go with this can be found at: https://rugbyreferee.net/2022/06/28/mental-skills-for-refereeing/ ------------------------------------------------ You can ...
Episode 32 - Refereeing ugly
June 06, 2022 15:19 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBToday, it's a solo episode looking at the one of the less pleasant sides of our game - the general increase in angst and poor behaviour on and around the rugby field. We have a look into how to manage and deal with these types of situations, whether it's players baiting each other, angsty touch judges, coaches, replacements and spectators. There's some helpful lines and approaches that we have discussed in our referee community group, so my thanks to those who contributed their thoughts ...
Episode 31 - Scottish Rugby's Match Official Strategy with Andrew Macpherson
April 29, 2022 09:03 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBI'm joined by Andrew Macpherson, now the High Performance Match Official Manager from Scottish Rugby to talk about their new three year Refereeing and Match Official Development Strategy We chat about: Why there's been a 17 year gap between Scottish international referees The new Match Official Strategy and how it'll help reduce the 17 year gap before the next one How to attract referees up and down the rugby pyramid Creating CPD for referees - and accrediting new trainers How great re...
Episode 30: Staying referee fit without any rugby
November 07, 2020 12:13 - 53 minutes - 51.7 MBI'm joined for a second time by Ross Hanbury, a referee fitness specialist who's been working with various referee societies and referees for some years now. We talk about all sorts of things through this episode - from finding small ways to keep mobile while working from home, to getting started again, staying fit when we're all stuck at home, some mobility and speed suggestions. We also go through the various fitness tests which rugby referees can do to set a benchmark for future attainm...
Episode 29: Three Blokes, a ball and Bod: A referee special
August 05, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBA slightly different style of show for you here as I bring you the audio of a Facebook Live show, recorded on 22 July 2020, and hosted by Three Blokes, A Ball & Bod. Co-hosted by Advantage Over host Keith Lewis and the show's own Big Joe Sheppard, we were joined by Bay of Plenty Referee Manager, Cam Russell and Premiership Rugby TMO (who had 110 appearances as a Premiership referee) David Rose. We covered so much ground in the show and it was a shame not to bring you the audio. It was re...
Episode 28: Bonus edition: Law variation options for post-Covid-19 rugby
May 28, 2020 13:47 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBBonus episode as World Rugby have today outlined 10 possible temporary law changes so that rugby can restart in a post-Coronavirus world. It will be up to individual Unions and competition chiefs to decide whether to introduce the, and which ones, on a temporary basis to suit local regulations or guidance. For full wordings and story, visit: https://rugbyreferee.net/2020/05/28/post-covid-19-law-variation-options-announced-by-world-rugby/
Episode 27 - Mental Health & Resilience for rugby referees
May 21, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 33.6 MBToday, we're joined by Nick Marshall, active referee and organiser of Marshalling Men's Minds - a community and support network for those with poor mental health, We talked about his refereeing and mental health journeys (one upwards, one less so..) and how he overcame it. We talked about how to spot if you're struggling, what triggers you (or your nearest and dearest may see) as well as how that manifests when you head onto the field. We covered some ground around dealing with pressure o...
BONUS episode: Law change - Scoring against the post
May 12, 2020 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBWorld Rugby have today (12 May 2020) changed the scoring law, removing the ability for a player to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector. Why? Well listen in and find out! (Hint: player safety) Full story: https://rugbyreferee.net/2020/05/12/law-change-grounded-against-post-protector-removed-as-scoring-possibility/
Episode 25 - Advantage
April 27, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the second of our shorter form podcasts, we take a look into refereeing advantage in rugby. It's one of those areas, plenty of people have a view on, so let's look into what the law says, and how we should best look to referee it. As ever, we'd love to know what you think so let us know - find us on social media at @RugbyRefereeNet, or comment on the blog over at rugbyreferee.net ------------------------ Twitter: @RugbyRefereeNet Instagram: @RugbyRefereeNet Facebook: RugbyRefer...
Episode 24 - Refereeing the in-goal
April 08, 2020 16:15 - 13 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome to episode 24 of the Advantage Over podcast. This is the first of series of shorter podcasts aimed at keeping your refereeing mind ticking over - especially given the events we’re all living through all over the rugby globe. Today, we're looking at in-goal. Why? Well, it's the most queried area of the game in our community discussions over on Facebook. It’s such an important area, and without fully thinking it through, could have big repercussions on the game if we get it wrong! S...
Episode 23: The New Referee
February 12, 2020 11:30 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this week's episode, we speak to Alistair Falconer Hall, a new referee in Oxfordshire, England. He talks to us about why he decided to get into refereeing, his thoughts on the training he went through and what it's been like in his first few games. Hopefully you'll be inspired by his journey and want to get involved - let us know! Other things mentioned in the podcast: #RefSquad - You've seen us using that hashtag on our social media content. If you're posting your own content, then a...
Episode 22: Refereeing the Scrum - with Scrumstrong.com and Super Rugby prop, Sam Needs
December 13, 2019 06:02 - 44 minutes - 46.1 MBSam Needs - Super Rugby prop and creator of ScrumStrong.com joins us to talk about all things related to the scrum. We chat about the different elements of setting up the scrum, what to look for, and they how to spot the issues that often crop up from a refereeing perspective. We also discuss Sam's idea around "Scrumpires" - speciality referees who come on to officiate the scrums. Read the article that prompted our discussion https://scrumstrong.com/a-solution-to-refereeing-the-scrum/ Fol...
Our eight RWC2019 refereeing takeaways
November 09, 2019 06:03 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBA week after the Rugby World Cup final, we look at the top eight things we take away from the tournament - but from a refereeing perspective. What are our top eight? #1 Introducing a big new ‘thing’ needs to be done earlier #2 All teams in a tournament need bedding-in time #3 The future elite group of referees looks bright #4 Don’t set out the stall to early #5 We have to take the rugby audience with us #6 There’s room for referee personalities #7 We have to sort out the breakd...
Advantage Over episode 20: Wayne Barnes, RFU, World Rugby & Rugby World Cup referee
September 13, 2019 06:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWayne Barnes, the RFUs most experienced rugby referee joins the Advantage Over podcast to talk about: his career highlights how he maintains his professional athlete status peaks and troughs and how he deals with it nutrition, training and sleep! His panel of advisers his future in rugby A great chat - we hope you enjoy it!
Advantage Over – Episode 19: Cody Neilson – Auckland Associate Referee programme
June 24, 2019 10:24 - 43 minutes - 43 MBWe're joined on the podcast by Cody Neilson from Auckland Rugby who takes us behind the scenes of their Associate Referee Programme
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 18 – Alhambra Nievas talks about the High Performance Academy
May 25, 2019 06:55 - 25 minutes - 25.1 MBIn Episode 18 of the Advantage Over podcast, we speak to Alhambra Nievas, World Rugby's Referee Development Manager who joins us to talk about the recent High Performance Women's Camp
New podcast – a RWC referees special
May 09, 2019 06:49 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBHear about the 21st team at RWC2019 - and from Alain Rolland as he gets his squad ready for the biggest tournament in world rugby
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 16 – Richard Every, Referee Manager at US Major League Rugby
April 03, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBUS Major League Rugby's Match Officials Manager, Richard Every joins is on the latest Advantage Over podcast episode
New International Women’s Day podcast: Mui Thomas talks about refereeing and Harlequin Ichthyosis
March 07, 2019 21:02 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBAn inspiring interview to celebrate International Women's Day. Mui Thomas joins us to talk about refereeing and Harlequin IIchthyosis
Episode 14 – Andrew Brace, IRFU and World Rugby referee is our guest
February 28, 2019 06:01 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MBListen to our interview with the IRFU's Andrew Brace, about his refereeing journey, life in the PRO14, recovering from injury, and some tips for refereeing success!
Episode 13 – Rugby SOS Kit Aid
January 15, 2019 07:30 - 30 minutes - 30 MBEpisode 13 of the podcast and we catch up on all the latest news from the refereeing world, as well as an interview with John Broadfoot, CEO of SOS Rugby Kit Aid
Episode 12: Craig Evans talks 7s and 15s refereeing
November 30, 2018 06:33 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MBCraig Evans of the WRU joins the Advantage Over podcast to discuss refereeing the 7s and 15s form of the game, and what World Rugby 7s camps are really like
Episode 11: Phil Everitt talks about in-stadium referee education
October 12, 2018 21:19 - 33 minutes - 33.5 MBIn Episode 11 of the Advantage Over podcast, we're joined by Phil Everitt, a referee with the Staffordshire and Royal Navy Societies, who mixes his referee background with his day-job as an IT Manager. In a unique way, Phil helps people attending top level rugby understand what's in front of them.
Episode 10: Joya Clark at Stellenbosch
September 30, 2018 19:39 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBSeattle's Joya Clark joins the Advantage Over podcast to tell her story about the last two months at the South African Referees Academy in Stellenbosch.
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 9 – Referee development with Jamie McGregor
July 27, 2018 21:39 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week's guest is Jamie McGregor, Match Official Manager for Community Rugby at Rugby Australia. We have a great chat about referee development in Rugby Australia, referee coaching, & the big challenges facing referees as they climb up the ranks. Get a pen - there's homework!!
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 8 – SA Referees Academy
July 13, 2018 20:58 - 28 minutes - 28.4 MBIn the latest episode of the podcast, we speak to Hendrik Greyvenstein head of the SA Referees Academy about their unique initiative in rugby referee development. We also catch up on the news of the week.
Episode 7: Nine attributes you need to become a rugby referee
June 29, 2018 18:26 - 28 minutes - 31.2 MBEpisode 7 of the Advantage Over podcast looks at the nine attributes you need to think about before you even get onto the field as a referee in rugby
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 6 – Craig Joubert talks 7s refereeing
June 15, 2018 05:35 - 28 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode 6 of the podcast is now live. Last week, we caught up with Rugby World Cup Final referee, Craig Joubert who is now the Referee Talent Development Coach on the World 7s circuit. Naturally, we talked all things 7s refereeing. Listen now!
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 5 – How the RFU are attracting more female referees
May 31, 2018 13:10 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBWe speak to Clare Daniels from England Rugby about their drive to attract more female match officials into the game. There's also news from around the refereeing world from the last few weeks
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 4
September 08, 2017 07:28 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this week's Advantage Over podcast, we're talking concussion as well as the latest news from the rugby referee world. Tune in now!
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 3
August 25, 2017 14:26 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week's Advantage Over podcast feature interview is with the London Society of Rugby Referee's Fitness Adviser, Ross Hanbury. We discuss pre-season training, the best sort of training to do pre-season, diet and the importance of sleep! We discuss the YoYo Test - you can download it here Who's Ross? He's worked in professional UK sport for over 10 years as a sport scientist and as strength and conditioning coach. He has a Masters degree in sport and exercise science and is an accredited ...
Advantage Over podcast – Episode 2
August 11, 2017 06:48 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe're joined today by Women's World Rugby World Cup match official, Rose LaBreche who talks about her story, her experiences at the Rio Olympics and what it's like to be part of an elite referee team. We also bring you news from: the Super Rugby final; the expansion of the Pro12 into Pro14 and what it means for refereeing and; a call from South Africa to bring criminal charges for match official abuse. We'd love your podcast feedback - drop us a line at [email protected]
Advantage Over – Episode 1
July 27, 2017 21:16 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this first 'proper' episode of the Advantage Over podcast we bring you: News of the World Rugby Laws Simplification process - http://rugbyreferee.net/2017/07/19/rugby-law-book-sale-50-off-coming-soon/ Super Rugby semi final appointments - http://rugbyreferee.net/2017/07/27/superrugby-semi-final-referees/ Mark Ray's new referee analyst role at SAANZAR - http://refrug.by/2v2g1O6 Waikato finals and Otago finals appointments And then we take a deep dive into the World Rugby Global L...
Advantage Over – Intro episode
July 27, 2017 19:50 - 11 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to the introduction edition of Advantage Over, our new podcast, bringing you the latest referee news, appointments and discussion points about refereeing in rugby union. In this introduction we explain why we're launching Advantage Over and explain why it's for you: It's for you if...: You want to keep on top of referee news You want your referee questions answered - if you're a new referee, prospective referee or armchair referee You want to from the best referees in the wor...