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Blog: Perfect. Just perfect!
Perfect. Just perfect! Who’d want to be a referee eh!?! Well, given the name of this site, and the likely readership, I’d say – probably you! And if you do, or you are, then good […]
Volkswagen unveiled as sponsor of Uruguay rugby referees kit
Last week, the referees of the Uruguayan Rugby Union unveiled their new Volkswagen-sponsored jerseys. Volkswagen, are a major sponsor of the Union of Uruguay and this adds to that sponsorship arrangement. The referees met at […]
Injured physio sues referee – implications?
This legal case in Australia could have long lasting implications for referees and the game itself. One to keep an eye on! Injured physiotherapist Alison Donnan sues NSW Rugby Union, referee Physiotherapist Alison Donnan back […]
Referee abuse earns Lions squad member 11 week ban
News of today’s disciplinary judgement by the RFU following the red card issued by IRB referee, Wayne Barnes, to England and Northampton hooker, Dylan Hartley. Dylan Hartley banned for 11 weeks 26 May 2013 Dylan […]
Rugby referee Nigel Owens set to win cap record
Nigel Owens will become the most capped Welsh rugby referee this summer when he takes charge of the New Zealand-France game in June. It will be his 45th international game, overtaking Derek Bevan, who represented […]
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New scrum engagement process approved for global trial
Breaking News from the IRB: • Enhanced player welfare the guiding principle • Stationary platform and straight feeds to be enforced • Support from players and coaches critical to success The International Rugby Board Council […]
Heineken and Amlin cup final referee appointments made
News from the ERC. Many congrats to Nigel Owens and Alain Rolland as well as their teams. Two of the world’s most experienced referees will take charge of next weekend’s Dublin 2013 European club rugby […]
Super Rugby referee appointments -10 May-9 June
The latest Super Rugby match official appointments have been announced. They cover rounds 13-17 of this years tournament.
Specsavers to sponsor referees and other Match Officials for Lions Tour
The International Rugby Board has announced that Specsavers will sponsor the match officials for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to Hong Kong and Australia, which kicks off on June 1. As part of […]
Heineken and Amlin Semi-finals referees announced
A vastly experienced quartet of referees with a total of 269 European club rugby matches between them will be in charge of next weekend’s high-profile Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals. Nigel Owens of […]