The new Ref Cam technology will be used for the first time during Saturday's Super Rugby clash between the Reds and Waratahs.
In a first for rugby in Australia, the Fox Sports television broadcast will incorporate vision captured from a camera worn in a headpiece by referee Chris Pollock.
ARU chief executive Bill Pulver said the trial of the technology had the support of the sport's national governing body and from SANZAR, which sanctions international rugby tournaments involving South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.
Pulver says Ref Cam is "designed to deliver television viewers a unique perspective from the field of play and bring fans closer to the game."
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letsgoboks says...
actually looks ok.
http://www.superxv.com/video/ref-cam-example-footage-super-rugby-video-highlights/ref-cam-example-footage-super-rugby-video-highlights-video_1e31b2afa.html
Posted 09:44 21st February 2013
Buba says...
I found this trial of the ref cam on Youtub: ehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTd-WErRpYE
Posted 22:42 20th February 2013
Hi_Helm says...
If this is anything like the recently trialled ref cam at the Vegas then this will be a complete waste of time. Video was blurry, sun spots (floodlights?) and actually took away from the real television production and overall enjoyment. Hell, why not just have professional cameramen run onto the field and follow the ball around? The high wire camera from gridiron and now cricket would be better. My two cents!
Posted 17:34 20th February 2013
letsgoboks says...
mmm? a running ref with a camera on his head? ... probably only show this view in slow motion.
Posted 17:23 20th February 2013
Buba says...
What about the sound. Are we going to listen to every insult fom the players?
Posted 13:26 20th February 2013
physiodan says...
I wonder if this makes it to the NH, how many times will we see Wayne Barnes looking a the floor, the crowd and even the back of his hands over the play infront (or probably behind) him.
Posted 12:27 20th February 2013
Trinats2 says...
Pollock will have nowhere to hide now for his "silly" mistakes !!!
It's a great day for fair rugby and the end of bias referees ! One hopes.
Posted 10:40 20th February 2013
Herbman says...
SWEET!
Posted 09:31 20th February 2013
philipjfry says...
Good stuff; now we can further scrutinize referee's performances.
Posted 09:27 20th February 2013