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RFU referees to trial Twitter promotion

I see from Tom Hines, the RFU’s  digital editor for RFU.com & social (@Hiiino) that the referee in this weekend’s televised RFU Championship appointment mentioned in this RefCam trial, will also be wearing this rather snazzy […]

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RFU Championship to lead RefCam trial

England’s second tier league, the  RFU Championship will trial the first ever use of “RefCam” in a live broadcast when Newcastle Falcons take on London Scottish next Sunday, December 23 (kick-off 3.15pm). 

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SANZAR name 2013 Super Rugby referees

The full Super Rugby Referee Team for 2013 has been announced: Craig Joubert, Jaco Peyper, Jonathan Kaplan, Lourens van der Merwe, Stuart Berry, Jason Jaftha (pictured) (all South Africa) Chris Pollock, Glen Jackson, Garratt Williamson, […]

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Sanzar cautious over bigger TMO role

From Planet Rugby Sanzar CEO Greg Peters has hinted that it’s unlikely that television match officials will have their jurisdiction extended during the 2013 Super Rugby season.

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IRB announces RBS 6 Nations referees

IRB.COM Tuesday 11 December 2012 The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of the Emirates Airline-sponsored match officials for the RBS 6 Nations 2013, which begins on February 2 and concludes on March 16. […]

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Marius Jonker retires from international duties

It’s reported in the South African press that Marius Jonker has announced his retirement from the international panel after a career spanning 24 tests. He will remain active in the leading South African leagues and […]