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Do you have any resources for the coaching of Match?

Do you have any resources for the coaching of Match Officials, just completing my L1 and was looking for any assistance you may have

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Gary

The best resource I can think of to help you is the irblaws.com website which shows referees all the signals they need with video support.

The laws are clearly explained as well and so should be just what you need.

I hope this helps

Simon

Rugby CoachCoach

Simon Thanks, I suppose the answer was obvious really, just wanted to know if there was a specific resouce other than all those which go towards the Match Officails, appreciate you taking the time to answer. Gary

Rugby CoachCoach

Visit the IRB website, Training and Education, "Coaching of Match Officials". The IRB has developed a range of resources, including a Coaching of Match Officials manual, and two learning programs (Levels I and II). I am the author of these resources.

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