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The Art of Refereeing
The best referees manage the game without making it about themselves.
Part One focuses on five core areas that define top officiating:
EMPATHY. RESPECT. BRANDING. COMMUNICATION. CONTROL.
This isn’t about ego. It’s about presence, timing, and trust—so players play and the game flows.
55% of what you say isn’t words.
Body language, tone, and timing do the heavy lifting.
Ref well. Say less. Mean more.
Richard Every
ADVANTAGE™ RUGBY REFEREES
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