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Decisions, decisions… What did we learn from 2015
Well, at this time of year, we often take a look back at the last year, so we can move on with thew new one. And what a 2015 that was!! But from a refereeing […]
IRFU
Paul O’Connell backs Munster referee recruitment drive
IRFU legend Paul O’Connell, pictured here with international referee John Lacey, is joining up with Ireland’s Munster branch to promote refereeing in the region. With both Munster and Ireland Rugby needing more referees, O’Connell is encouraging those interested […]
European Cup referee appointments
Appointments for this weekend’s rearranged round 4 matches are as follows: CHAMPIONS CUP Friday, 8 January 2016 Pool 2: Bordeaux-Bègles v ASM Clermont Auvergne Referee: Peter Fitzgibbon (Ire) Saturday, 9 January 2016 Pool 3: Racing […]
RFU Aviva Premiership – Round 9 match official appointments
RugbyReferee.net is pleased to bring you the Aviva Premiership officials for the coming weekend, Round 9 of the English Premiership. Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby Referee: Ian Tempest (12th Premiership game). Assistant Referees: Peter Huckle […]
Colin Hawke made MNZM in the New Year’s Honours list
Former international test referee Colin Hawke has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list. He joins an elite band of referees similarly awarded […]
World Rugby
Jutge to step down as World Rugby referee boss
Joël Jutge, the High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager, is to step down from his role in April 2016 after four years in the role.
Womens
RBS Women’s 6 Nations 2016 referee appointments revealed
World Rugby have unveiled the appointments for the RBS Women’s 6 Nations in February and March next year. Again, the world’s leading female officials will be in Europe to control the series, many of whom will […]
World Rugby
NZRU promote four to full time referee ranks
The NZRU have announce the High Performance referees team for 2016. New members joining the full-time High Performance Referees team are Wellington’s Ben O’Keeffe who is taking a break from his ophthalmology career; former Crusaders halfback Jamie […]
OUTsurance in three year deal to sponsor SA Rugby Referees
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has welcomed OUTsurance, the South Africa direct insurance company, as the new sponsor of SA Rugby Referees The three year deal, to replace the Marriott hotel group, was welcomed […]
South Africa 2016 referee panels announced
The 2016 South African referee panels have been announced by SARU. The panels are drawn up after reviews of matches during the year. The panels are as follows: Elite Panel The top panel has just […]