Bryce Lawrence on World Cups, Tough Days and Better Referees (Ep 22)

This week on the Bay of Plenty Rugby Referees Podcast, we sit down with one of New Zealand's most respected rugby referees, Bryce Lawrence.Bryce reflects on a refereeing journey that took him from community rugby in the Bay of Plenty to the biggest stages in world rugby, including Super Rugby, Test rugby, the British & Irish Lions tour and the Rugby World Cup.In a wide-ranging conversation, Bryce shares:✅ How to make decisions under pressure when everyone thinks you're wrong✅ The importance of preparation and confidence in performance✅ Lessons from refereeing the British & Irish Lions in South Africa✅ Why young referees shouldn't rush their development✅ The biggest mistakes referees make when trying to improve✅ What he would change about the TMO and modern rugby laws✅ How to recover from the toughest game of your career✅ The mentors who shaped his refereeing journey✅ Why giving back to Bay of Plenty rugby still mattersWe also cover the latest referee news, including the disciplinary outcome following referee contact involving Argentina's Tomás Albornoz, the launch of the new Ultimate Sevens competition, international and domestic referee appointments, and this weekend's NPC, Heartland and Northern Region fixtures.Whether you're a referee, coach, player or rugby supporter, this episode is packed with practical lessons on leadership, resilience, performance and service.Guest: Bryce LawrenceHosts: Sam Fellows, Sean Carra and Jamie BellWhistle well.#BayOfPlentyRugbyReferees #RugbyRefereeing #BryceLawrence #RugbyPodcast #NPC #HeartlandChampionship #RefereeDevelopment #Leadership #WorldRugby #BayOfPlentyRugby