Weekend referees 25-28 May
This weekend’s match officials from across Europe, Super Rugby, Asia Rugby and the England v Barbarians match at Twickenham […]
Doyle and Owens lead Aviva Premiership and Pro12 Finals. Carley to referee Championship play off
JP Doyle and Nigel Owens take the top matches this weekend as the Aviva Premiership and Guinness PRO12 match officials have been announced. In Dublin, Nigel Owens tops off another milestone domestic season as he officiates […]
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Weekend referees 18-21 May
It’s semi final day in the main leagues across the UK, and play off games as well for next season’s Champions Cup qualification. Interestingly, RFU Premiership officials have been parachuted in to look after the Munster […]
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European cup finals, Super rugby and Asia Rugby Champ referees – 11-14 May
This weekend sees the showcase finals in Europe with Nigel Owens taking the Champions Cup Final in what will be his 10oth Euro match (and sixth final) and John Lacey with the Challenge Cup. Mike […]
Top Quin, Karl Dickson to become professional RFU referee
The RFU have unveiled recently-retired Harlequins scrum half, Karl Dickson as their latest recruit into their Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT).
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Law discussion: Tackle in-goal?
This is a great clip (and eventual try) from the Stormers v Hurricanes game on Friday night. One reader has asked whether it was legal for Jordie Barrett to tackle Stormers No 8 Nizaam Carr as he […]
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Referees for 5-8 May weekend
It’s the final weekend of the regular season in the Aviva Premiership and the Guinness Pro12 as the final spots in the respective play off semi-finals are sorted out. There is one spot in the Premiership […]
Owens and Lacey to referee 2017 European finals
Nigel Owens of Wales, and John Lacey from Ireland have been named as the referees for the two main European finals on 12-13 May 2017. Owens will referee his 100th tournament match when he takes charge of […]
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Weekend referees for Asia Rugby Championship, Aviva Premiership, PRO12, Super Rugby and Army v Navy
Another busy weekend for match officials across the globe. At the Prince Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo, Matthew Rodden of Hong Kong oversees the second match in the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship as Japan take on Korea. […]
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European Cup semifinals, Super Rugby round 9 referee appointments
Semi-final time in Europe and we’re into round nine of the Super Rugby feast! Over in Ireland, Munster A take on Jersey in the final of the British & Irish Cup, and in Japan, the […]