Art of Rugby Refereeing

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[ElliotG]

I think it's important to remember going into this RWC that referees deserve a lot of respect. It is not an easy job at all and I can feel the game starting to edge the way of football. No one is perfect.

[westdog]

0:56 That "come back to your values" line might be the best thing I've ever heard from a referee in any sport.

[BobCratchit-]

The art of Welsh Refereeing. 'Shut Up and come 'ere". I luv it lol.

[eoghancallaghy]

We can all agree that nobody would have had a problem with Nigel Owens reffing a Wales match. The man was pure integrity.

[Caledon]

Great video as always. Love Owens' management at 6:38. He has the psychology of the game down to a tee.

[snowmotion]

Refereeing got so much better since I started watching rugby. 20 years ago there was a lot of "cowboys" being extremely condescending with the players to try and compensate their lack of authority or self confidence...
I really like that referees and players got closer over the years, that they are able to joke with each other during a game.
Having authority doesn't mean scaring everyone, if you are fair, competent and respectful then people are gonna respect your decisions in return.

Players are starting to overreact and scream a litlle bit too much though to milk penalties right now, I wish those behaviours will get penalised before they start being out of control.

[johnf]

Aah!!! Waited 11mins for Nigel's "Christopher!!" Master to pupil warning. Some good old stuff there too with Clive Norling! Superb work as usual, Andrew. And when are you going to tell us how the hell you do

[idris]

Gotta love the respect commanded by rugby referees. The school of Nigel Owens is clear to see in those that followed him.

[liamhackston]

As a local football ref, I've got so much respect for these guys and the way they operate. Top quality professionals

[ihavegymnastics]

"We have examples to set for the game." That line should be on the inside of every locker room door, in large bold print.

[Heiteinah]

This is the good stuff. Respect and be respected. I work as an American football referee down here in Brazil (amateur league of course), and its a tad difficult to pipe down the noise and unruliness because of the annoying soccer/football culture that is already pre-established. Thankfully, we have been able to slowly and steadily improve discipline from our players and coaching staff through lessons learned from Rugby referees, which to me are the gold standard. This video epitomizes those standards, on being fair, courteous, but firm when needed in such a difficult environment. Great video, thank you for that Andrew.

[Richardtv]

Monsieur Raynal explaining the law and his decision to Nick White is a true gem!!

[rorodlacolo]

10:25: "this is not soccer!"....Legend😂

[ardiethegoat]

Der beste Ausspruch ist immer noch: "This is not soccer!"😂
Das beschreibt eigentlich alles, was das Schiedsrichter-Wesen im Rugby ausmacht.

[davidr]

Mathieu Raynal proper stuck to his guns. That man is integrity personified.

[oisinkierancoyle]

The rugby referee is always the boss on the pitch.

[pokinacha]

Need to see more 10m walks. Under-utilised discipline method in my opinion

[edemoi]

I played 10 years rugby. You respect the referee. And after the play you go drink a beer all together. I never see suporters fight eachother. But drink a beet together all the time.

[WolfsongFlyHalfFullHeart]

Rugby is the English definition of keep calm and carry on compared to football’s dreadful complaining and moaning and diving, and I love the refs no bull attitude

[garethrees]

Always used to love watching Clive Norling having words with player who used to beat the crap out of each other. Players and fans need to remember that without referees there would be no game.