A selection of articles from the Leinster Rugby programs, on referees, from this season can be found here

Sunday May 6th saw the 5th Annual referees and partners dinner held once again in the Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Forty people attended and a great night was had by all. The usual short quiz to find the brainiest couple was this year won by Mr and Mrs David Keane who scored a high nine out of ten. He was pushed close by Ciaran O’Brien, Eanna O’Dowd and Alfie Acheson with their partners no doubt answering most of the questions. That these four were all seated at the same table did cause a few eyebrows to be raised.

It was great to see our recent president Ciaran O’Brien and his wife Tina attend. A small presentation was made to him on behalf of all referees and as the night was designed to reward our partners, some flowers were presented to Tina as well.

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Please get expenses in ASAP – send to Denis for time being.

Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals

Toulon vs Stade Français at Stade Félix Mayol, Toulon

Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Assistant referees: John Lacey (Ireland), Dudley Phillips (Ireland)
5th Official: Kevin Beggs (Ireland)

Biarritz vs Brive at Parc des Sports Aguiléra, Biarritz
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Greg Garner (England), Simon McDowell (Ireland)

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The referee committee for the 2012-13 season has been elected. Congratulations to Jim Breen of Seapoint RFC on his election as President.
The full committee can be seen here

We are pleased to be offering the second phase of the Referee Fitness training starting Monday 30th April over the summer months. This is a great opportunity to train with your colleagues and be pushed to the best of your ability.

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Thornfield, UCD (Park in Car Park opp 68, Pitch is up past no9 on map (to the left) Map
Date: Starts Monday 30th April

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Fellow referee Brian MacNeice has agreed to take part in a Charity White Collar Boxing event to raise funds for the Help Sergio Fund. Sergio O’Connor is a very brave one year old twin boy that is suffering from a very rare condition which prevents him from eating, drinking or swallowing. For more information about little Sergio and his appeal fund visit http://www.helpsergio.com/

This provides you with a unique opportunity – you can pay for the privilege of getting Brian into a boxing ring to be pummelled by an opponent! At present he is being trained by Olympic Gold Medallist, Michael Carruth who is putting him through his paces and preparing him for fight night which will be on Friday 11^th May. However, under the terms of his contract negotiated by his boxing agent (Mrs MacNeice) he is not allowed enter the ring unless he raises sufficient sponsorship funds to make it worthwhile. This is where the Leinster Referees come in. You have the double incentive of helping to raise money for the inspirational Sergio whilst at the same time condemning Brian to a beating. How can you resist?

If you wish to sponsor Brian and ensure that he has to fight on May 11^th then please send him an email with your donation amount to brian.macneice[at]kotinospartners.com. He will make an arrangement to collect the donated sum in advance of fight night.

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Referees/Captains Workshops 2012
(commencing at 7.30pm)

Monday, April 16 - Dublin South – Old Belvedere RFC
Wednesday, April 25 - Dublin South – St. Mary’s College RFC  (TBC)
Thursday, May 3 - Dublin North – Suttonians RFC
Tuesday, May 22 - Naas – Naas RFC

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All claims for this season must be with the Hon. Treasurer before the middle of May. Those claims received after May will not be paid, other than for referees who have matches in May. You have been warned.

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The Annual General Meeting of the Leinster Rugby Referees will take place on

Wednesday 25th April

St Mary’s College RFC

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