Back in the saddle

I refereed today for the first time since before Labour Day. I was down at Gage Field to do Beach III vs Crusaders III. It's a coolish sunny day and basically rather good for rugby. I had fun. The guys seemed to have fun; even the one who broke his ankle. The game was played in entirely the proper spirit and people said nice things about my performance. I feel a bit better about reffing again.

Elsewhere in more exalted rugby spheres Ireland have rather put the cat among the wombats by beating Australia. If the remaining group matches go to form New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and South Africa will all be in the same side of the draw meaning that a Six Nations side will be in the final.