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Referees for International rugby weekend – 15-17 June

14/06/2018 Ref 2

There’s nine Summer internationals, two Africa Gold Cup matches and a RWC Europe qualifier match to be played this weekend. See who’s refereeing what, here: […]

Jaco Peyper talks to Super Rugby YouTube channel

Week in the life of a Super Rugby referee – Jaco Peyper

12/06/2018 Ref 1

Jaco Peyper talks to the Super Rugby YouTube channel about a “normal” week in the life of a Super Rugby referee. It covers post-match recovery, match and technical analysis, agility and speed training, next-match preparation, through to travel and logistics. Enjoy! […]

Dan Jones and Karl Dickson to referee U20s Semi finals

World U20s Championships semi-final and play off referees

11/06/2018 Ref 1

The referees for the World Rugby U20s Championships semi-finals and play-off matches have been announced. […]

World Rugby 2018 U20s Championship Referees

World U20s Championships – Day 3 match officials

06/06/2018 Ref Comments Off

Here’s the appointments for Thursday’s third round of matches in the World U20s in the South of France […]

World Rugby 7s referee Craig Joubert retired

Joubert clocks up 200th and final World Sevens game

04/06/2018 Ref 2

South African referee, Craig Joubert retired from the World Rugby 7s circuit on Sunday afternoon, clocking up his 200th and final match. Watch his reflections here: […]

A collision that may now warrant a High Tackle Warning in U20 Championship 2018

World Rugby trial a lower tackle height at 2018 U20 competitions

01/06/2018 Ref Comments Off

World Rugby has announced a programme of dedicated law trials for the U20s tournaments to lower the acceptable height of the tackle. It is hoped that this will reduce the number of head injuries which occur to the tackler, support players and the ball carrier. For more, read here […]