I'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 attainment. And we also cover some advice for those of you who may be of more advanced years. To contact Ross to discuss his 16-week referee fitness programmes, drop him an email at rosshanbury@gmail.com or find him at @rugbyrefereesnc on Instagram. Support this podcast

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Episode 30: Staying referee fit without any rugby

A 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 https://www.facebook.com/threeblokesaballandbod (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 record live and involved contributions and questions from the live viewers as the show went on. If you've enjoyed the show, do leave a rating and review wherever you found it. Those ratings help other folks out there find the podcast. If you'd like to support the work of RugbyReferee.net, then you can buy us a coffee over at rugbyreferee.net/coffee - we'll be most grateful! Support this podcast

Episode 29: Three Blokes, a ball and Bod: A referee special

A 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 (https://www.facebook.com/threeblokesaballandbod). 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 record live and involved contributions and questions from the live viewers as the show went on. If you've enjoyed the show, do leave a rating and review wherever you found it. Those ratings help other folks out there find the podcast. If you'd like to support the work of RugbyReferee.net, then you can buy us a coffee over at rugbyreferee.net/coffee (rugbyreferee.net/coffee) - we'll be most grateful! Support this podcast

Bonus 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/ (https://rugbyreferee.net/2020/05/28/post-covid-19-law-variation-options-announced-by-world-rugby/) Support this podcast

Episode 28: Bonus edition: Law variation options for post-Covid-19 rugby

Today, we're joined by Nick Marshall, active referee and organiser of Marshalling Men's Minds (https://www.marshallingmensminds.co.uk/) - 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 on the pitch, and some tips on refocussing when you need to. Nick talked briefly about the Dodger 7s team who are an invitational side made of those who have suffered from poor mental health, or have been around it. Check their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dodgerrugby/ (https://www.facebook.com/dodgerrugby/) The key thing around the whole mental health issue is to talk. To anyone. But please do. You can contact Nick via mentalhealth.org (mentalhealth.org) to find local resources to where you live. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Support this podcast

Episode 27 - Mental Health & Resilience for rugby referees

World 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/ (https://rugbyreferee.net/2020/05/12/law-change-grounded-against-post-protector-removed-as-scoring-possibility/) Support this podcast

BONUS episode: Law change - Scoring against the post

In 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 (twitter.com/rugbyrefereenet) Instagram: @RugbyRefereeNet (instagram.com/rugbyrefereenet) Facebook: RugbyReferee.net (facebook.com/rugbyrefereenet) Referee Community group: RefSquad (RefSquad.com) Web: www.rugbyreferee.net (www.rugbyreferee.net) --------------------------- If you enjoy the podcast, then feel free to support our work: rugbyreferee.net/coffee (rugbyreferee.net/coffee) Support this podcast

Episode 25 - Advantage

Welcome 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 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/rugbyreferee.net/) . It’s such an important area, and without fully thinking it through, could have big repercussions on the game if we get it wrong! So, in the podcast, we go through: The Law - what is dead, and how the law is written about restarting: What that means for restarting - hint: it's all about who puts the ball into in-goal! Charge downs which go dead Knock ons into in-goal We hope you enjoyed this shorter form podcast. We’ll have a few more like this in the near future, as well as the longer form ones in the pipeline too. If you have any law queries or specific things relating to refereeing, you can drop us an email at keith@rugbyreferee.net (mailto:keith@rugbyreferee.net) or you can voice record your question and send that as well and then you can be part of the podcast too! We’d always appreciate your ratings and views wherever you found this podcast - and if you really want to support RugbyReferee.net to allow me to keep bringing you great content like this, you can buy me a coffee (or a few coffees) by heading to rugbyreferee.net/coffee (http://rugbyreferee.net/coffee) Support this podcast

Episode 24 - Refereeing the in-goal

In 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 add that hashtag so we can all join up! You can also head to refsquad.com to join our Facebook referee community. There's some application questions to answer and then we'll let you in asap! Want to contribute to Keith's coffee pot? Then head to rugbyreferee.net/coffee and you can help us keep the podcast coming, the emails and website up and running! We'd be extremely grateful for any support. Thanks in advance! Links to get started as a referee: rugbyreferee.net/links Support this podcast

Episode 23: The New Referee

Sam 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/Follow Sam's work at instagram.com/scrum.strong Support this podcast

Episode 22: Refereeing the Scrum - with Scrumstrong.com and Super Rugby prop, Sam Needs

A 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 breakdown  #8 Diversity challenge  Agree? Disagree? Let us know! Support this podcast

Our eight RWC2019 refereeing takeaways

Wayne Barnes, the RFUs most experienced rugby referee joins the Advantage Over podcast to talk about: his career highlightshow he maintains his professional athlete statuspeaks and troughs and how he deals with itnutrition, training and sleep!His panel of advisershis future in rugbyA great chat - we hope you enjoy it! Support this podcast

Advantage Over episode 20: Wayne Barnes, RFU, World Rugby & Rugby World Cup referee

We're joined on the podcast by Cody Neilson from Auckland Rugby who takes us behind the scenes of their Associate Referee Programme Support this podcast

Advantage Over – Episode 19: Cody Neilson – Auckland Associate Referee programme

In 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 Support this podcast

Advantage Over podcast – Episode 18 – Alhambra Nievas talks about the High Performance Academy

Hear about the 21st team at RWC2019 - and from Alain Rolland as he gets his squad ready for the biggest tournament in world rugby Support this podcast

New podcast – a RWC referees special

Bringing 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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