Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 8th March 2008
Bringing back my old “Aw Ref” column, which takes a weekly in-depth look at at controversial or misunderstood refereeing decisions. The week we look at the performance of Bryce Lawrence, who controlled his 100th first class fixture when the Highlanders hosted the Hurricanes, and seemed to be a bit confused about the intention of the new experimental laws.
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Aw Ref, New Zealand, Super 14, opinion, rugby | No Comments »
Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 18th July 2007
This week’s “Aw Ref” focuses on a contest unlike anything in any other sport in the world, the scrum. While it has been made much safer in recent years, it is still an area that is misunderstood by many.
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in All Blacks, Aw Ref, rugby | No Comments »
Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 9th July 2007
This week’s “Aw Ref” focuses on one of rugby union’s most contentious, yet unique areas: the tackle.
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in All Blacks, Aw Ref, rugby | No Comments »
Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 27th June 2007
This is the first post in a regular Wednesday series entitled “Aw Ref”, where Sports After Dark’s Hamish McBrearty explains some of the misunderstood laws of rugby union beginning with the lineout.
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Aw Ref, rugby | No Comments »
