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Lions and international referee appointments for 16-20 June

15/06/2017 Ref Comments Off

In Georgia, Nic Berry (above) of Australia has been appointed to referee Sunday’s final of the World Rugby U20s championship between England and New Zealand. Congratulations to him. Turning to the weekend, the International Stadium […]

Hollie Davidson joins pro rugby referee ranks in Scotland

13/06/2017 Ref Comments Off

Scottish Rugby has today announced the appointment of former Scotland Women U20 cap, Hollie Davidson (pictured left), as Scotland’s first contracted female rugby referee. The 24-year-old, made her international refereeing debut on the World Rugby […]

Summer internationals – Referees for 9-11 June weekend

08/06/2017 Ref Comments Off

A quiet weekend for rugby…. Nope, not really. Plenty of action for most of the rugby playing world overseen by the leading referees and match officials from all over the globe. The international ‘summer’ window […]

What laws are the Lions’ matches being played under?

02/06/2017 Ref 3

As of this week, all global rugby is being played under the new set of law variations being trialled by World Rugby. As we reported in November last year, the southern hemisphere teams have been […]

Romain Poite who will oversea the final All Blacks v Lions test

Top 14 Final, Super Rugby, U20s Champs and Lions series – weekend referees 2-4 June

01/06/2017 Ref Comments Off

After the UK finals last weekend, the French Top14 takes it’s turn in the spotlight as Romain Poite (pictured) oversees his second final in Paris as Clermont take on Toulon. Down in New Zealand, the […]

Tblisi calling. World Rugby U20s referees gather in Georgia

29/05/2017 Ref Comments Off

World Rugby’s up and coming match officials have landed in Tblisi ahead of the U20 Championship in Georgia from 31 May-18 June. The nine referees, supporting assistant referees and Television Match Officials (TMOs) will officiate over […]

Craig Joubert – from whistle blower to referee coach

26/05/2017 Ref 1

Craig Joubert made a reappearance at Twickenham last weekend. After a spell away from the big stage, he was back taking charge of his 176th World Sevens Series match as Scotland defeated England in the […]

Weekend referees 25-28 May

25/05/2017 Ref 2

This weekend’s match officials from across Europe, Super Rugby, Asia Rugby and the England v Barbarians match at Twickenham […]

Doyle and Owens lead Aviva Premiership and Pro12 Finals. Carley to referee Championship play off

23/05/2017 Ref Comments Off

JP Doyle and Nigel Owens take the top matches this weekend as the Aviva Premiership and Guinness PRO12 match officials have been announced. In Dublin, Nigel Owens tops off another milestone domestic season as he officiates […]

Weekend referees 18-21 May

19/05/2017 Ref Comments Off

It’s semi final day in the main leagues across the UK, and play off games as well for next season’s Champions Cup qualification. Interestingly, RFU Premiership officials have been parachuted in to look after the Munster […]