Varsity Cup to Trial Two Ref System

[WorkingClassRugger]

Evidently they will be trialing a two ref system in the Varsity Cup. Some interesting stats from the article mentioning that with two refs the ball can be in play for up to 47 munutes as opposed to 31 min with one ref and as few as 4 penalties a match. http://www.rugby365.com/article/57523-varsity-cup-refs-make-it-a-double

 

[Bowside]

The saffers really are ahead of the curve when it comes to improving the way the game is played. It seems every time there is a rule to be trialed they step up, and whenever there is a new rule their Referee association makes an information video on youtube etc. They really make an effort with the officiating.

 

[lemoen]

Varsity Cup still using the White Card? Was tested a few years back.

 

[boyo]

F.Y.I. - The A.F.L. have three umpires on the field.

 

[Bairdy]

Ha, imagine Steve Walsh and Alain Rolland refereeing a match together.
Would be a clash of pedantry and the laissez faire