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Womens

SA’s Marlize Jordaan makes rugby refereeing history

26/02/2013 Ref Comments Off on SA’s Marlize Jordaan makes rugby refereeing history

Story from Sport24 in South Africa. Great news and many congratulations to Marlize. Cape Town – South Africa’s Marlize Jordaan recently made history when she became the first woman to referee in an international sevens […]

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SANZAR tribute to Super Rugby centurion Jonathan Kaplan

22/02/2013 Ref Comments Off on SANZAR tribute to Super Rugby centurion Jonathan Kaplan

A statement released by Super Rugby organiser SANZAR earlier this morning on the extraordinary achievement of South Africa’s Jonathan Kaplan. Many congratulations are in order! Friday, 22 February, 2013 SANZAR would like to acknowledge the […]

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6Nations

AUDIO: Andy Robinson on 6Nation refereeing

16/02/2013 Ref Comments Off on AUDIO: Andy Robinson on 6Nation refereeing

Speaking to TotalRugby Radio after the first round of 6 Nations matches, former Scotland coach (and England 8) Andy Robinson comments on the high standards of refereeing:

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Womens

IRB pushing for more female disciplinary officers

16/02/2013 Ref Comments Off on IRB pushing for more female disciplinary officers

The iRB has holding its first conference aimed specifically at boosting female participation in the rugby disciplinary process throughout the game. The two-day IRB Women’s Disciplinary Conference began earlier today (16 February) in Dublin and […]

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Super Rugby referee appointments published

13/02/2013 Ref Comments Off on Super Rugby referee appointments published

Lyndon Bray,the SANZAR referee boss has today issued the Super Referee Appointments Rounds 1-4. 29 year old Angus Gardner of Australia kicks the season off on Friday with the Rebels v Force match from AAMI Park, Melbourne.

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Jonathan Kaplan to retire at end of season

12/02/2013 Ref Comments Off on Jonathan Kaplan to retire at end of season

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Referee Kaplan to retire at end of 2013 Record-breaking South African Test referee Jonathan Kaplan will retire from professional refereeing at the end of the 2013 South African season. Forty-six-year-old Kaplan, […]

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Kiwi refs pretty in pink

10/02/2013 Ref 1

Partnership features renamed Pink® Batts® Heartland Championship New Zealand’s referees, including Glen Jackson (pic left) will be stepping out in pink this year thanks to an exciting three-year sponsorship deal which includes naming rights for […]