Ella Johnson
            
            @EllaJ__
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              MPhil Candidate @LJMUSportSci | Exploring novel training practices for elite rugby match officials | Sports Scientist | Views are my own |
              
              Chester, England
            
            
              
              Joined July 2016
            
            
           My first publication is now live, presenting research from the Rugby League Men’s and Women’s World Cup. The study examines physical and perceptual characteristics across different roles, stages and competitions. Supported by the best co-authors.  https://t.co/DkT6EYlLMk 
          
          
                
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             LJMU Sport Science students gained hands-on experience supporting testing at @VortexAcademy, working with elite MMA athletes including UFC’s Paddy Pimblett, Shem Rock and Luke Riley. Fantastic applied learning opportunity led by @HeeneyConor 👏 #LJMUSportSci #PerformanceSport
          
          
                
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             🏉 Liam Moore has been appointed to referee the First @ABKbeer Rugby League Ashes Test at @wembleystadium on Saturday 
          
                
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             👏 Matty Lynn has been appointed to make his debut as a Betfred @SuperLeague referee in Thursday night’s Round 25 fixture between @SalfordDevils and @DragonsOfficiel! 
          
                
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             The combination of physical fatigue and cognitive loading is the way forward for training elite match officials across all sports. Great to see some more elite officials engaging in this type of training. 
           📣 In-stadia VAR announcements will be introduced in the @premierleague for the 2025/26 campaign. ℹ️ Referee Andy Madley shares how match officials have been continuing to prepare in training for the wider implementation following trials in cup competitions and play-off finals 
            
                
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             🆕 Influence of role and competition stage on movement, heart rate and perceived task load characteristics of match officials during Men’s and Women’s Rugby League World Cup - @craig_twist
             https://t.co/1O2T11oG7d 
          
          
            
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              We examined the influence of rugby league match officials’ role and competition stage on movement, heart rate and subjective task loads during international competition. Measures were recorded from...
            
                
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             Congratulations to all officials this weekend. Their hard work and dedication deserves to be celebrated. 
           🏟️ Wembley Match Officials confirmed 🤝 The Moore brothers - Aaron and Liam - will referee the Men's and Women's @Betfred @TheChallengeCup Finals whilst Liam Rush will officiate the @ABSundecksLtd 1895 Cup Final on Saturday... 
          
                
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             Huge congratulations to Tara Jones, who became the first female referee to take charge in the Championship last weekend! More history made by Tara and another fantastic achievement for women in rugby league officiating! 
          
                
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             We’re delighted to see @craig_twist featured in Walking Rugby: The Power of Play, a brilliant video highlighting the physical, mental and social benefits of walking rugby 🏉 The documentary showcases research led by LJMU in collaboration with @WarringtonRLFC, offering new 
          
                
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             Forever the first Englishwoman to get a win in the UFC 🏴 It's all love @MeatballMolly!! #UFCLondon
          
          
                
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             🏉 Chris Kendall has been appointed to referee the historic @Betfred @SuperLeague fixture between @WiganWarriorsRL and @WarringtonRLFC in Las Vegas this weekend! 
          
                
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             I love Rugby League, me 
          
          
                
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             🤝Leeds Rhinos Women are delighted to announce the signing of half-back Tally Bryer. Welcome to the club Tally 🦏 
          
                
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             As the sport of the working class it should come as no surprise that in 129 years no rugby league player has ever been knighted Kevin Sinfield is overlooked again ❌  https://t.co/r2ylQm6VT4 
          
          
            
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              In the final PMQs before the Christmas break, Boris Johnson was urged by a fellow MP to acknowledge former rugby league star Kevin Sinfield’s heroic efforts. Sinfield had just completed seven…
            
                
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             🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer to Nigel Farage: "I'm glad to see the Honourable Member back here in Britain He has spent so much time in America I was half expecting him to appear in the immigration statistics." #PMQs
          
          
                
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             🏉 Chris Kendall has been appointed to referee Saturday's Betfred @SuperLeague Grand Final between @WiganWarriorsRL and @hullkrofficial... 
          
                
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             Congratulations on your career @ThalerBen👏 An absolute pleasure to work with. 
           👏 Ben Thaler will blow the whistle on a long and distinguished refereeing career after this weekend’s Betfred Championship fixture between @WTrinityRL and @Doncaster_RLFC
            
          
                
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