Scientist and Rugby Referee, Amelia Luciano, shares her insights to both worlds. She has a PHD from YALE in Pharmacology, and is a postdoctoral research associate at UMASS Medical School. She has played, coached, and is now one of the top referees in the USA, refereeing the USA’s Women’s Premier League final in 2018 and now making her mark beyond the US, being selected for the first World Rugby Women’s HP camp in Stellenbosch.

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Ben Crouse - SA Rugby

Richard Every has 30+ years of experience in rugby officiating and management – added to his broader career skills in advertising, marketing and software development. His involvement with both professional rugby and marketing communications spans two continents, from South Africa to the USA. 

Based on his long relationship with (and love for) the sport, his perspective is that there are fundamental aspects of refereeing that can positively transform the game, enhancing its global appeal. Those concepts are supported in ADVANTAGE™. His vision is to provide referees the tools to create a fair environment for both teams by applying the Laws so teams can decide the outcome of the game.