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Rugby Canada Hall of Fame recognises referees in Class of 2024

16/01/2025 Ref Comments Off on Rugby Canada Hall of Fame recognises referees in Class of 2024

Ian Hyde-Lay and Joyce Henry to join Rugby Canada’s Hall of Fame. […]

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USA Rugby announces 2024-25 Referee Development Groups

13/12/2024 Ref Comments Off on USA Rugby announces 2024-25 Referee Development Groups

The 2024-25 match official panels have been announced as they gather for pre-season camp in San Diego. […]

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Peyper to oversee new SARU elite referees’ panel

28/11/2024 Ref Comments Off on Peyper to oversee new SARU elite referees’ panel

Former Test internationals to oversee Elite referee panel in SARU shakeup […]

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Ridley becomes Uni of Gloucestershire ‘Referee in Residence’ for new Officiating Hub

17/10/2024 Ref Comments Off on Ridley becomes Uni of Gloucestershire ‘Referee in Residence’ for new Officiating Hub

The RFU and the Uni of Gloucestershire launch new Officiating Hub to discover, support and match officials […]

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Oceania host first High Performance Match officials camp

30/09/2024 Ref Comments Off on Oceania host first High Performance Match officials camp

Oceania Rugby recently launched their first-ever Match Official High Performance Camp in Nadi, Fiji […]

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Ian Davies appointed WRU Elite Performance Match Official Manager

23/05/2024 Ref Comments Off on Ian Davies appointed WRU Elite Performance Match Official Manager

Ian Davies replaces Paul Adams who retired earlier this year, as he strives to develop the next generation of international Welsh referees […]

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USA Rugby to join global law trial on lower tackle height

17/04/2024 Ref Comments Off on USA Rugby to join global law trial on lower tackle height

USA Rugby confirm they will join World Rugby lower tackle height trial for community rugby […]

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Mathieu Raynal to call time on refereeing career after 50th test

27/03/2024 Ref Comments Off on Mathieu Raynal to call time on refereeing career after 50th test

Mathieu Raynal is to retire from refereeing later this year after hopefully whistling his 50th test international […]

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Neville, Pickerill & Lacey join World Rugby referee management team

07/03/2024 Ref Comments Off on Neville, Pickerill & Lacey join World Rugby referee management team

New referee management and support structured announced with four new roles, plus new selection groups and support measures. […]

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NZ community rugby to introduce 20-minute red card replacement for new season

18/02/2024 Ref 1

20-min red card to be extended from professional game to community game for 2024 & 2025 seasons […]

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