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Asia Rugby’s 2026 match official panels announced

13/05/2026 Ref 0

All the officials have been named for the Asia Rugby match official panels for 2026 – Elite, Talent ID, Development, TMO, CMO/PR. […]

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Deo takes first refereeing steps in Fiji

29/04/2026 Ref 0

News of an important stepping stone for one young match official in Fiji […]

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Rugby Europe appoint Carlo Damasco as Referee Manager

22/01/2026 Ref Comments Off on Rugby Europe appoint Carlo Damasco as Referee Manager

Former RWC official, Damasco joins Rugby Europe immediately […]

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2026 SA Panels announced plus new role for one former member

10/12/2025 Ref Comments Off on 2026 SA Panels announced plus new role for one former member

Three new faces on SA National Panel as one stalwart steps away into a new Talent ID role […]

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PWR launches high performance referee programme

20/11/2025 Ref Comments Off on PWR launches high performance referee programme

Find out more about the new initiative aiming to attract more high performance players into refereeing […]

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Hollie Davidson receives 2025 World Rugby Referee Award

25/09/2025 Ref Comments Off on Hollie Davidson receives 2025 World Rugby Referee Award

Davidson joins distinguished list of recipients from across the refereeing landscape. […]

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Top14 & ProD2 to use new Orange card this season

03/09/2025 Ref Comments Off on Top14 & ProD2 to use new Orange card this season

French to implement variation on 20 minute red card this season. […]

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Singapore Referees celebrate 75 year anniversary

01/09/2025 Ref Comments Off on Singapore Referees celebrate 75 year anniversary

Congratulations to Singapore Rugby Referees who have just celebrated an impressive milestone […]

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Lauren Jenner appointed as IRMO General Manager

20/08/2025 Ref 1

First IRMO role established to further the international group’s voice and work. […]

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Referee appreciation weekend across NZ provincial rugby

14/08/2025 Ref Comments Off on Referee appreciation weekend across NZ provincial rugby

Referee Appreciation Round across NZ’s provincial rugby this weekend […]

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