RugbyFilter: help me find a resource that explains, in both intricate detail and user-friendly terms, all of the rules of rugby. I've been asked, by a clearly desperate soul, to ref a game in January and need to get into shape (rules-wise) by then. [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop on Dec 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Why are the chief officials in some sports (Soccer, Hockey, Football) called "Referees" and in other sports (Baseball, Tennis) called "Umpires"? [more inside]
posted by Overzealous on Jun 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Technical/pedantic football (soccer) question: In tonight's Albania v Holland Euro 2008 qualifier, six minutes of stoppage time was indicated, if I am not mistaken. However, the referee blew the final whistle after what I believe was less than 94 minutes, after a spectator threw fireworks at or near a player. This incident seemed to be the direct reason for the ref to call it a game. Given that according the Laws, the indicated stoppage time is a minimum, shouldn't this game technically be considered terminated or abandoned?

Bonus question: what exactly is the difference between a "terminated" and an "abandoned" game?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Sep 12, 2007 - 6 answers

What kind of whistle do Chicago traffic-control officers use? [more inside]
posted by ab3 on Jul 18, 2007 - 4 answers