Andre Watson sacked by SARU after CCMA investigation
After months of delay, the South African Rugby Union have terminated the contract of their head of refereeing, Andre Watson.
Rugby World Cup
RWC 2015 Match official appointments announced
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England as the hosts take on Fiji at Twickenham. Peyper, who is 35 and has refereed 20 internationals to date, has […]
Jaco Peyper to referee Super Rugby final 2015
SANZAR has announced that South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee this year’s Super Rugby final in Wellington at the weekend. Congratulations to him and his team. Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Saturday 4 […]
Super Rugby semi final referee, AR and TMO appointments
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for the Super Rugby Semi-Finals. Hurricanes v Brumbies @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Saturday 27 June 2015 Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Chris Pollock AR2 Nick Briant TMO Ben Skeen Waratahs […]
SuperRugby qualifiers – Referee, AR and TMO appointments
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for the opening round of the Super Rugby Finals Series. Highlanders v Chiefs @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Saturday 20 June 2015 Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Nick Briant AR2 […]
Super Rugby referee, AR and TMO appointments – Round 18
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 18 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Interesting to note that Ian Smith of Australia retains his TMO seat following a controversial decision with Nick Briant (NZ) in the Rebels […]
WRU referees Evans and Whitehouse turn professional
Two upcoming Welsh referees, Ben Whitehouse (pictured on left) and Craig Evans (right) have been appointed by the Welsh Rugby Union as professional match officials. Evans, 23, who hails from Glyneath and Whitehouse, 24, from […]
SuperRugby referee, AR and TMO appointments – round 17
SANZAR has announced the match official appointments for Round 17 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Hurricanes v Highlanders Date Friday 5 June 2015 Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Paul Williams TMO Aaron […]
Super Rugby referee, AR and TMO appointments – Round 16
SANZAR has announced the match official appointments for Round 16 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Crusaders v Hurricanes @ Trafalgar Park, Nelson Date Friday 29 May 2015 Referee Ben O’Keeffe AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Richard Kelly […]
Commentariat
Mitchell joins refereeing standards debate
Former All Black coach John Mitchell has waded into the debate about refereeing standards. Writing on the Vodacom website, Mitchell writes that “referees have become overly process-driven.” But he commended the accountability shown in recent days by referees boss Lyndon […]