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19-21 May: Referee, AR & TMO appointments

18/05/2023 Ref 1

All your weekend match official appointments around the rugby world […]

A selection of Sportable/Gilbert match balls containing microchips which will be used to help referees
News

New smart ball technology to assist referees at World u20s Championship

17/05/2023 Ref 1

In-ball technology to assist referees with ball location, lineout location and not-straights, plus throw forwards, as part of a new trial. […]

Appointments

May 12-14 – Weekend rugby’s match official appointments

11/05/2023 Ref Comments Off on May 12-14 – Weekend rugby’s match official appointments

Weekend referees, ARs & TMOs for the major leagues and competitions around the rugby world […]

Rugby World Cup

RWC23 referees, ARs and TMO panel announced

10/05/2023 Ref Comments Off on RWC23 referees, ARs and TMO panel announced

Rugby World Cup 2023 match officials announced […]

Appointments

Weekend referees, ARs & TMOs: 5-7 May

04/05/2023 Ref 2

All the match officials for the top leagues and competitions across the world – US, Ireland, England, France, the URC QFs, Australia, New Zealand and the Channel Islands! […]

Laws

RFU decide on sternum for new community rugby tackle height in England

27/04/2023 Ref Comments Off on RFU decide on sternum for new community rugby tackle height in England

The RFU have announced their decision to lower the tackle height, in community rugby in England, to the sternum, and not the waist as first proposed. […]

Appointments

28-30 April – weekend referee, AR & TMO appointments for Women’s Six Nations finale and rugby around the world

27/04/2023 Ref 2

All the weekend referees, ARs & TMOs for the Women’s 6 Nations, 7s, European internationals, European Cup semis, leagues and comps around the #rugby world […]

Appointments

21-23 April: Women’s Six Nations plus all the other top referee, AR & TMO appointments

20/04/2023 Ref Comments Off on 21-23 April: Women’s Six Nations plus all the other top referee, AR & TMO appointments

Match official appointments for the Women’s Six Nations, World Challenger 7s, plus competitions and leagues from around the rugby world. […]

News

TMO bunker system to be trialed ahead of Rugby World Cup

20/04/2023 Ref Comments Off on TMO bunker system to be trialed ahead of Rugby World Cup

Trials to consider Yellow Card upgrades to speed up game and remove pressure on on-field officials […]

Laws

Scotland to trial sternum tackle height for 2023-24 season

20/04/2023 Ref Comments Off on Scotland to trial sternum tackle height for 2023-24 season

Lower tackle height approved for community game in Scotland for 2023-24 season […]

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