HAVING watched round one of the Autumn Internationals I revelled in the copying of NFL style referee announcements so the thousands in the ground all know what is happening. This occurring at both Twickenham and Murrayfield raised the volume of the crowd on numerous occasions, so a well-executed and successful pilot, one that should continue.
So, I thought, how else might Rugby Union learn from other sports?
We have one element of our sport that is coveted by others, specifically football, that we the TV viewer can hear what the referee is saying to the players. This helps the knowle...