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Congratulations to Our 5members who were Appointed to the RFL Girls Grand Finals at Thatto Heath Crusaders today, a great day allround and well.done to everyone 👍

. @nrl referee Ashley Klein surprised an 11-year-old fan today. Young Oli has been following Ash’s games for years, and was shocked when he met Ash today. Thanks Ash!!

The RFL MO department send their condolences to the family of former referee Robin Whitfield, following his passing over the weekend. Robin from Widnes was one of the leading referees in the world throughout the 1980s.

@BigAntStudios From a penalty, I’m still seeing them PTB instead of tapping it after a kick to touch. Is this going to change? Also, NRLW/WSOO is playing 40 minute halves, is this going to be changed to reflect the 35 minute halves?

#RugbyLeague26 Update notes for tonight; Rules - Prevented Injuries resetting Tackle Count Rules - Removed Advantage check when going into touch Rules - Rectified Issues with Golden Point Rules - Rectified issue with Tap restart from kick to touch giving correct tackle count Rules - Changed in touch in full to use correct restart Academy - Rectified issues with disabling Academy changes Academy - Improved use of Custom stadiums on custom clubs Licensing - Play Now uses correct imagery based on League Notes from Friday; Added NRLW Raiders Away uniform Corrected Stadium location UI Updated NRL Field Sponsors Updated NRL Stadium Sponsors Updated Career retirement lists Updated Competition stadium imagery Updated Player Visual - James Tedesco Updated Various NRL Uniforms Rectified Interchange issue for Online Rectified Bye Issues in Competitions Rectified Career player negotiations issues Rectified Vegas Stadium lighting Rectified Tries being awarded incorrectly on possession change Rectified Fallback not counted as offside issue Rectified Signed artwork for Leichhardt Oval Rectified duplicate Jersey Numbers appearing in match Rectified Brian To'o Headgear to be correct manufacturer Rectified Super League matches to US Super League rules in Play Now Removed Incorrect Pre-season stadiums Improved Trophy Cutscenes Improved Audio for calculating Metres Run Improved Referee positioning Improved Squad selection in Career Improved Player Hair appearance in Academy Improved Skill Cap assignment in player creator Improved Online UI Improved Player Roster UI Improved Career player generation Improved Career player Peak potential information Improved Stability

Congratulations to Society Members Lewis O'Brien and Alfie Thompson on being Appointed to the Community International games at Halton Farnworth Hornets this Sunday, enjoy the games fellas!!

If anyone has any opportunities for Harry, give him a shout.

Society Pro Appointments WC 17/03

If anyone can help Harry out, give him a DM! Top lad with a great work ethic. 🙌

All Match Officials across the country mourn the passing of Cliff Tamou. A well respected Match Official who devoted so much time to the game. Cliff was an integral part of Leigh Referees Society and provided so much support to our younger officials in the North West and beyond.

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Society Pro Appointments WC 17/02

@markg80 @TheGameCaller The time keeping rules for the last five minutes see the game clock stopped after any point scoring opportunities. Ie if Gareth O’Brien missed that drop goal and it went dead, they would stop the clock until they’re ready to restart play.

@TheGameCaller What on earth does that first sentence of the second section mean? Why only time keeping rules from the last five minutes carry into extra time, are they different to the rules of previous 75?

After the first 0-0 in Super League history, Leigh defeat Wigan by the narrowest of 1-0 margins in Golden Point extra-time. For those supporters criticising the delay of that Golden Point period. Fair play to Liam Moore for not ignoring the protocols in place. Can you imagine all the ridiculous allegations and conspiracy theories if Liam had played more or less time than the five minutes each way? Here are the timekeeper/referee protocols relating to Golden Point games.

@WidnesRLRefs @LFARefs

Congratulations to Society Member and Dual Sport Match Official Dave Bradshaw on his sevice award from The Lancashire FA

@SouthStandLuke @TheGameCaller @craigycsyates @Iansmith2468 This is the onfield policy. Mick is right and that try was correctly disallowed for “offside/downtown”

@TheGameCaller @craigycsyates @Iansmith2468 The lawbook also states the following about 'downtown'. There is not any mention of it in this scenario.

I found myself watching this particular game earlier tonight, and it struck me how extraordinary it was. It featured one of the most unique video referee decisions ever made in Super League history, a decision so rare that it has not been seen before or since. Eagle-eyed referee Ian Smith suspects that Brent Webb may be offside in a position which is nicknamed “downtown” by the match officials. Video referee Thierry Alibert confidently made the crucial and correct decision that would shape the outcome of the match in Bradford’s favour. Interestingly, Thierry is coming back to work with Phil Bentham and the RFL match officials department for the new 2025 season.

This week's Society Appointments

@hollyamber08 First hour was shite, second 30 mins was the best one yet 🔥

@Lewis_obrien20 To be fair, I decided to watch a film and it's really bad so probs should have watched Gavin and Stacey😂

Enjoying being in the small part of the population not currently watching Gavin and Stacey✌🏻🎄

To all Our Members and their families and to Our Sponsors, followers and friends, Best Wishes!

@jdgsport L’occtaine always stream their games. Not the best quality but definitely watchable

Think I'm destined to never get to a game at that Toulouse ground. Hopefully it's streamed somewhere.

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