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World first dual code rugby union and rugby league International referee. All views are my own.

Joined August 2012
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And yet another try conceded from kicking the ball away!!! WHY kick when the opposition are so dangerous!!! @BBCScrumV @BBCSport @rossharries1 @WelshRugbyUnion
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What time is @McInTweet on tonight? - looking forward to some proper entertainment! This is painful @BBCScrumV @BBCSportWales
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Dyfarnwr 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @JamesJRef, head of Wales Rugby League’s match officials, is going to visit Ghana to tutor officials and referee some matches. wrl.wales/james-jones-to-tut…
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You can’t beat a good auld fashioned tap and go move!! Old skool! - love it @BBCSport @rugbyontnt
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Didn’t know Richard Gear was a Canada Rugby Fan @BBCSport 😂😂😂
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What an outstanding decision by the match officials!!! There is NO place for this in sport. Many will say it is easier with a video referee / TMO. Yes - I fully agree. It is VERY difficult to make such calls without TJ’s/ ARs and technology. Credit - sky sports @BBCSport
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The officials were spot on and totally correct in law. You cannot jump to avoid a tackle or jump into a tackle. This was clarified by World Rugby. In the act of scoring you can dive and we have seen some wonderful tries from this. Screenshot WRU TikTok
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Let be hopeful for a W at Murrayfield! Great to be back on @talkSPORT previewing the @SixNationsRugby Diolch @martinkelner - fantastic presenter and interviewer. @WelshRugbyUnion v @Scotlandteam @IrishRugby v @FranceRugby @EnglandRugby v @Azzurri_En
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Great to be back on @talkSPORT again talking through the @SixNationsRugby with the great @martinkelner Let’s dream for a Welsh away W and keep building!!
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A pleasure once again to chat to @martinkelner on @talkSPORT previewing the today’s 2 huge games in the @SixNationsRugby As always Diolch Martin. Let’s hope for at least a good attacking Welsh performance!
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What a depressing first half! Innovation in attack from Italy…. Their secret weapon @ITVRugby is @RichardHodges12 in the coaching staff! Another well blessed coach lost to Welsh Rugby full of knowledge! @rossharries1
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A pleasure to be invited back on @talkSPORT by @martinkelner Always enjoy being on his show. Reviewing a VERY disappointing opening game for Wales in the @SixNationsRugby & previewing 2 exciting games today - Ireland hosting England and Scotland hosting Italy. Diolch Martin.
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Looking forward to being a guest on the @theJeremyVine @BBCRadio2 show this afternoon. Discussing rugby initiations and the reality of the harm they can do should they go overboard. Diolch for the invite.
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A pleasure to return to @talkSPORT chatting with the great @martinkelner about yesterdays Eng v Auz epic test and previewing Wales v Fiji. Thanks for having me back on air.
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After a successful rugby camp JJR PT is returning to @glynrfc for another on 27th Aug! This is open to all junior players not just Glynneath! Limited spaces so drop me a text / email to book your child’s place! @BryncochRFC @SkewenRFCMinis @ResolvenRFC @neathrfc
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Great day at JJR PT rugby camp in @glynrfc today! Thank you so much Marius Walters for your expert skills coaching input! Huge thanks Glynneath RFC for the use of the facilities & @GlynneathU9s help in the background especially Dylan Morris & Stuart Tay! Kids were excellent!
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Starting your fitness journey or enhancing your body and mind! Join my new circuit classes for a fun interactive way to becoming the NEW YOU!! @aberkenfig @YnysawdreCC @BridgendCBC
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An amazing opportunity for the community! Big thanks to @JamesJRef for setting this up
🏉🏉Calling all future rugby stars!🏉🏉 Join me and guest coaches for an interactive, fun and exciting rugby camp at Glynneath RFC @glynrfc From current players to absolute beginners all abilities welcome and will thrive from the experience. All welcome! @NPTCouncil
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🏉🏉Calling all future rugby stars!🏉🏉 Join me and guest coaches for an interactive, fun and exciting rugby camp at Glynneath RFC @glynrfc From current players to absolute beginners all abilities welcome and will thrive from the experience. All welcome! @NPTCouncil
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Back in the day there would be good old ‘blood and thunder’! Pushing and shoving in the modern game seems pretty pointless! A sign of how professional the game is and well regulated by TMO, Match Officials with cameras everywhere! @SkySportsRugby @talkSPORT
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