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If you’re a volunteer coach, the chances are you’re going to be asked to referee a youth soccer match at some point. This is a daunting task as refereeing at any level can be fraught with difficulties. These articles offer our tips and insights on how to deal with parents, coaches, players, the weather and all the other problems which make refereeing one of the hardest jobs in soccer.

Taking the fear out of refereeing a rugby match

My simple guide to the steps you can take to make refereeing a rugby match more enjoyable. MORE

Rule reminders for problematic rugby laws

The rugby refereeing fraternity is always under the microscope. Six Nations and Super 14 games are dogged by interpretation and language difficulties. So here we look at a few of the more problematic areas. MORE

Rugby coaching tips for referees

Key rugby coaching tips for novice referees, with important pointers for the pre-match briefing. The article assumes that the under-19 laws and continuum variations apply throughout. MORE

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