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Australia joins World Rugby lower tackle height opt-in for 2024-25 seasons
Rugby Australia have confirmed that community rugby will move to a lower tackle height for new 2024 season […]
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Jobs in Refereeing: World Rugby match official coaches, pathway development & talent ID
Refereeing jobs: Four new roles at World Rugby – elite coaching, pathway development and talent ID roles […]
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Confirmed: Wayne Barnes retires from refereeing after 272 Premiership games, 111 internationals,17 Six Nations and a RWC Final
Wayne Barnes has confirmed that he is to hang up his whistle as the most experienced international referee in rugby union history. He refereed 111 Tests, including a record 27 World Cup matches in 5 […]
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Wayne Barnes to referee 2023 Rugby World Cup final
World Rugby has announced that England’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa. Australia’s Nic Berry will oversee the bronze final between Argentina and […]
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Asia Games 7s – match officials announced
Eight Asia Rugby unions have provided the match officials for the upcoming Asia Games, being held 24-26 September in China. […]
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Referee job vacancy: US MLR Director of Match Officials
Major League Rugby and USA Rugby are recruiting for a new Director of Match Officials to take MLR onto the next level. Deadline 15 Sept 2023 […]
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FFR/LNR in professional referee drive in France
Up to 32 referees will now be able to become part time professional officials, with additional leadership roles for Christophe Berdos and Cedric Marchat across the Top14, ProD2 and National league. […]
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Irish Rugby opts in to sternum tackle height law trials for 2023-25
The IRFU have chosen to opt in to the World Rugby lower tackle height trials in community rugby […]
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New smart ball technology to assist referees at World u20s Championship
In-ball technology to assist referees with ball location, lineout location and not-straights, plus throw forwards, as part of a new trial. […]
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TMO bunker system to be trialed ahead of Rugby World Cup
Trials to consider Yellow Card upgrades to speed up game and remove pressure on on-field officials […]