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Matt Eason named USA Rugby Referee Coach Manager

01/07/2013 Ref 3

USA Rugby Referees has announced that Matt Eason has become the USA Rugby Referee Coach Manager. Starting immediately, Eason brings a wealth of experience to the team having played and captained California State University, Sacramento […]

Mike Fraser to referee Junior World Cup final

21/06/2013 Ref Comments Off

News from the Wellington Rugby Referees Association that their own Mike Fraser has been appointed to referee the Junior Rugby World Cup 2013 final in France between Wales and England on Sunday 23 March. Many congratulations to Mike […]

Lamoulie receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service

21/06/2013 Ref Comments Off

Many congratulations to Michel Lamoulie, the former French referee who has become the latest recipient of the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service. A native of Mont de Marsan in France, Michel has played a very […]

Super Rugby round 18-20 referee appointments published

21/06/2013 Ref Comments Off

The round 18, 19 and 20 Super Rugby match official appointments have been published this morning:

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Australia’s first female rugby referee, Robin Timmins honoured by Queen

11/06/2013 Ref Comments Off

Many congratulations to Robin Timmins OAM!! Royal Nod For First Female Ref After five decades of service to rugby down under, Australia’s first ever female referee has been honoured by the Queen. Mrs Robin Timmins […]

Blog: Perfect. Just perfect!

30/05/2013 Ref 2

Perfect. Just perfect! Who’d want to be a referee eh!?! Well, given the name of this site, and the likely readership, I’d say – probably you! And if you do, or you are, then good […]

Volkswagen unveiled as sponsor of Uruguay rugby referees kit

30/05/2013 Ref Comments Off

Last week, the referees of the Uruguayan Rugby Union unveiled their new Volkswagen-sponsored jerseys. Volkswagen, are a major sponsor of the Union of Uruguay and this adds to that sponsorship arrangement. The referees met at […]

Injured physio sues referee – implications?

30/05/2013 Ref Comments Off

This legal case in Australia could have long lasting implications for referees and the game itself. One to keep an eye on! Injured physiotherapist Alison Donnan sues NSW Rugby Union, referee Physiotherapist Alison Donnan back […]

Referee abuse earns Lions squad member 11 week ban

26/05/2013 Ref Comments Off

News of today’s disciplinary judgement by the RFU following the red card issued by IRB referee, Wayne Barnes, to England and Northampton hooker, Dylan Hartley. Dylan Hartley banned for 11 weeks 26 May 2013 Dylan […]

Rugby referee Nigel Owens set to win cap record

22/05/2013 Ref Comments Off

Nigel Owens will become the most capped Welsh rugby referee this summer when he takes charge of the New Zealand-France game in June. It will be his 45th international game, overtaking Derek Bevan, who represented […]