Marc
09/01/2001, 03h33
Voici ce que le board a mis en ligne le 6 novembre dernier sur son site irb.org:
Joint statement by Vernon Pugh Q.C. (Chairman, International Rugby Board), Allan Hosie (Chairman, IRB Laws Committee) and Tim Gresson (Chairman, IRB Referees Committee).
déclaration conjointe de Vernon Pugh (président le l'international board), Allan Hosie (reseponbale de la commision des réglements) et Tim Gresson (chef des arbitres de l'IRB)
Recent criticism of referees during International matches has highlighted the growing concerns of the International Rugby Board over the shape of the game. There is no doubt that Rugby Union, as a professional sport, has become more dynamic to play and more entertaining to watch. But these beneficial and welcome changes to the style and pace of the game have inevitably brought their own concerns.
The IRB believes that there is a need to address some of these issues, but the responsibility to retain the unique elements within the game, to maintain it as a game for all shapes and sizes and to ensure the twin goals of continuity and contestability, is a collective one. It cannot be the referees alone who are responsible for detracting from the spectacle. There can be no excuse and there should be no hiding place for referees who fail to apply the laws as they are written, but responsibility also rests with coaches and players to ensure that the game is played within the law. For example, coaches who instruct players to obstruct or deliberately to go to ground in order to protect and secure the ball, are equally responsible for the problems concerning the way the game is currently being played. The IRB Council fully endorses these sentiments.
Allan Hosie commented, “Continuity of possession does not always equate to continuity of play and does not necessarily guarantee the enhancement of the game as a spectacle. The trend toward defending space rather than contesting for the ball, is strictly limiting legitimate avenues for attack. This is aggravated by players going to ground at the breakdown, and further delaying the delivery of the ball. But if players are required to stay on their feet, it would go a long way to restoring the delicate balance between flowing continuity and fair contest”.
Vernon Pugh added, “The IRB is wholly committed to maintaining rugby as a complex matrix of checks and balances where strength, skill, courage, intelligence, enjoyment and entertainment can co-exist and flourish, but in doing so it will require the appreciation, understanding and support of all who are involved in the game”.
Because of the concerns being expressed, the IRB intends to convene meetings during the coming months to which distinguished experts from all areas of the game will be invited.
For further details please contact Chris Rea (IRB Communications Manager) Telephone: 00 353 1 2409 200. Email: crea@irb.ie.
Ends.
Il y a de quoi leur écrire, ne croyez-vous pas?!!!!!! POUR QUI SE PRENNENT-ILS?!!!!
Joint statement by Vernon Pugh Q.C. (Chairman, International Rugby Board), Allan Hosie (Chairman, IRB Laws Committee) and Tim Gresson (Chairman, IRB Referees Committee).
déclaration conjointe de Vernon Pugh (président le l'international board), Allan Hosie (reseponbale de la commision des réglements) et Tim Gresson (chef des arbitres de l'IRB)
Recent criticism of referees during International matches has highlighted the growing concerns of the International Rugby Board over the shape of the game. There is no doubt that Rugby Union, as a professional sport, has become more dynamic to play and more entertaining to watch. But these beneficial and welcome changes to the style and pace of the game have inevitably brought their own concerns.
The IRB believes that there is a need to address some of these issues, but the responsibility to retain the unique elements within the game, to maintain it as a game for all shapes and sizes and to ensure the twin goals of continuity and contestability, is a collective one. It cannot be the referees alone who are responsible for detracting from the spectacle. There can be no excuse and there should be no hiding place for referees who fail to apply the laws as they are written, but responsibility also rests with coaches and players to ensure that the game is played within the law. For example, coaches who instruct players to obstruct or deliberately to go to ground in order to protect and secure the ball, are equally responsible for the problems concerning the way the game is currently being played. The IRB Council fully endorses these sentiments.
Allan Hosie commented, “Continuity of possession does not always equate to continuity of play and does not necessarily guarantee the enhancement of the game as a spectacle. The trend toward defending space rather than contesting for the ball, is strictly limiting legitimate avenues for attack. This is aggravated by players going to ground at the breakdown, and further delaying the delivery of the ball. But if players are required to stay on their feet, it would go a long way to restoring the delicate balance between flowing continuity and fair contest”.
Vernon Pugh added, “The IRB is wholly committed to maintaining rugby as a complex matrix of checks and balances where strength, skill, courage, intelligence, enjoyment and entertainment can co-exist and flourish, but in doing so it will require the appreciation, understanding and support of all who are involved in the game”.
Because of the concerns being expressed, the IRB intends to convene meetings during the coming months to which distinguished experts from all areas of the game will be invited.
For further details please contact Chris Rea (IRB Communications Manager) Telephone: 00 353 1 2409 200. Email: crea@irb.ie.
Ends.
Il y a de quoi leur écrire, ne croyez-vous pas?!!!!!! POUR QUI SE PRENNENT-ILS?!!!!