Helping players to understand and learn the laws of the game will also make them a much better player. That's why in this report we think of interesting and fun ways for you to help your players better understand the laws of the game.
As coach you should have a good understanding of the ever-changing laws of rugby, I would go as far as to suggest that you attend your local Referees' Association referee training courses and that if you have the time - you join and start to referee yourself.
Only by refereeing will you fully appreciate the job that referees do, and that each referee is the sole judge of the law and its application within the game.
Jason, Editor of Sportplan Rugby
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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