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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 […]
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IRMO management committee elected by referees group
New management committee elected for International Referees and Match Officials group. Mark Egan to be the inaugural chair of representative body […]
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Maggie Cogger-Orr joins NZR as Women’s Referee Development Manager
New NZ Sport-funded role to focus on increasing women’s referee opportunities […]
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RFU to trial lower tackle height in community rugby for 2023-24 season
England’s community rugby will trial a lower tackle height – at the waist – from the start of the 2023-24 season […]
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New Zealand Rugby to reduce tackle height in community game in 2023
Lower tackle height and new scrum restrictions for NZ Rugby’s 2023 community season […]
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South Africa referee and match official panels announced for 2023
Nine new referees have been added to the SARU National Referee Panel for 2023 […]
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International Rugby Match Officials group launches
The International Rugby Match Officials (IRMO) group has launched, with the dual objective of supporting officials on and off the field and furthering their voice within World Rugby’s structures. […]
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NZ scouting for two referee scholarships for former players
NZ Rugby are scouting for two players to transition into refereeing on a two-year scholarship programme. Applications now being accepted. […]
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URC bring in Owens, Clancy, Berry & Paterson to new referee review and selection group
Tappe Henning, URC Head of Match Officials has brought Nigel Owens, George Clancy, Stu Berry and Neil Paterson in to run the URC’s referee selection & review […]