.The IRB Referee's Trainer, Burton Hufkie made the journey from Durban to Swaziland to hold a IRB Level I Referee's Course. Four potential referee's were invited to attend the course.

Thursday February 14th the Swaziland Rugby Union will be holding a IRB Level I Referee's Course in Manzini. Eight candidates have been invited to participate in this the first of two IRB Level I Referee's courses planned for 2013. IRB Referee's Trainer, Burton Hufkie will be facilitating the course which will be held over three days.

The Swazi Referee's with IRB Referee's Trainer Burton Hufkie (back row 2nd from left)Following the IRB Level I Referee's Course held in the Kingdom last week, nine new Referee's were wlecomed into the Rugby Union's Referee's Society by Rugby Union President, Michael Collinson.  The course was conducted by the IRB's Referee's Trainer, Burton Hufkie at the Rhino's Rugby Club in Manzini.

(l-r) Referee's assistant, Bongi Dlamini, referee Elroy kaye and referee's assistant Matthew du PontThe Swaziland Rugby Union announced three new referee's for the 2010 Intervarsity Games.  Rugby Union Vice President, Sibusiso Nkambule welcomed the new referee's into the Swaziland Rugby family and wished them the best of luck over the next few days during the Inter Varsity Games.  "It will be tough as all three Universities are passionate about Rugby and want to win" said Nkambule.

Maqhawe (in green on left) and Wilson (in green on right) with the tournament officialsMaqhawe Hlongwane and Wilson Dlamini joined the Rugby Union "Match Officials Team" on Thursday when they attended the Elephants Rugby Club, Inter Schools Rugby Tournament held at the Emcozini Sports ground.  Both boys were Referees Asssistants for the tournament.

The IRB Law book 2005 is now available. Should you wish to order a copy. Please contact the Swaziland Rugby Union by e-mail swazirugby@africaonline.co.sz