Refs in the Media
Nigel Owens – how I got into refereeing
Great WorldRugby video on Nigel Owens:
Keith Hendricks elected chairman of SA Referees Association
Keith Hendricks, former top referee has replaced incumbent Steve Meintjes as chairman of the South African Referees’ Association. The Referees Association is the 14 chairmen plus executive members. The other candidates for the Association chairmanship were […]
SA Rugby on look for National Referee Manager
The South African Rugby Union are looking to recruit a Referee Manager, filling the void left by the departure of Andre Watson earlier this year. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to send in their applications […]
Womens
RFU appoints first contracted female referee
Sara Cox has broken new ground as, at the age of 25, she becomes the first female match official to be given a contract to join the RFU Professional Game Match Officials Team.
World Rugby
Referee, AR and TMO appointments for 6 Nations announced
Here are the appointments for World Rugby Appointments were made by the World Rugby Match Official Selection Committee at its recent meeting in London and follow a detailed review of all performances during Rugby World […]
World Rugby
Law clarification – kicking ball out of players hands
World Rugby have released the following clarification relating to the kicking of the ball from a players hands, in the scenario, mainly at the back of a tackle/ruck as 9 goes to pick it up […]
Refs in the Media
Referees ready for Rugby World Cup
Getting ready for September:
Andre Watson sacked by SARU after CCMA investigation
After months of delay, the South African Rugby Union have terminated the contract of their head of refereeing, Andre Watson.
Rugby World Cup
RWC 2015 Match official appointments announced
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England as the hosts take on Fiji at Twickenham. Peyper, who is 35 and has refereed 20 internationals to date, has […]
Jaco Peyper to referee Super Rugby final 2015
SANZAR has announced that South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee this year’s Super Rugby final in Wellington at the weekend. Congratulations to him and his team. Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Saturday 4 […]