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Month: December 2016

New Year referees for Aviva Premiership round 12

30/12/2016 Ref Comments Off on New Year referees for Aviva Premiership round 12

The New Year weekend matches of the Aviva Premiership will be refereed by the following officials. A Happy New Year to all involved!

Laws

New high tackle laws from 3 January 2017

30/12/2016 Ref 4

World Rugby has announced a number of changes to the Laws of the Game to help eliminate the high tackle and reduce the risk of serious injuries. Law changes globally from 3 January Changes effectively lower […]

women's 6 nations referee Aimee Barrett
6Nations

2017 Women’s 6 Nations referees announced

20/12/2016 Ref 2

The match official appointments for the Women’s RBS 6 Nations 2017 have been unveiled. The championship opener between Scotland and Ireland on 3 February will be refereed by Aimee Barrett of South Africa (pictured) with […]

6Nations

2017 Six Nations referees announced by World Rugby

11/12/2016 Ref 4

World Rugby has revealed the match officials for the 15 matches in the 2017 RBS 6 Nations. 

7s

Craig Joubert retires for World Rugby Talent role

07/12/2016 Ref Comments Off on Craig Joubert retires for World Rugby Talent role

Rugby World Cup 2011 final referee Craig Joubert is to retire from 15-a-side refereeing to take up the role of Referee Talent Development Coach at World Rugby. Joubert, 39, refereed 69 test matches since his […]

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