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 […]

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Top rugby ref in the making

Nice story last week in the Cairns Post   Author: Joe Flynn A TEENAGER set to make his senior refereeing debut in FNQ rugby this weekend has been dubbed a “prodigy” by the region’s referees […]

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Refs in the Media

AUDIO: Steve Walsh discusses his refereeing background

Speaking to the IRB Total Rugby podcast,  here’s Australia’s Steve Walsh discussing his refereeing background, his style and how he deals with criticism. The interview took place before his RBS 6 Nations games in Ireland […]

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SANZAR name 2013 Super Rugby referees

The full Super Rugby Referee Team for 2013 has been announced: Craig Joubert, Jaco Peyper, Jonathan Kaplan, Lourens van der Merwe, Stuart Berry, Jason Jaftha (pictured) (all South Africa) Chris Pollock, Glen Jackson, Garratt Williamson, […]

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ARU unveil 2013 National Panel of referees

26 Nov 2012 Australia have announced their national squad of referees for 2013. There are two new referees in the squad;Graham Cooper and Michael Hogan. Also in the squad is the Australian who played for […]

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Matt Goddard retires

According to the Rugby Paper today, Matt Goddard has retired from refereeing due to a chronic injury. No clues as to what that was, but never nice to see one of the top guys having […]

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Steve Walsh is back

Glad to see Steve Walsh is back in the game. Obviously sorted himself out after his public fall from grace in NZ and now it seems the Australians have taken him under their wing. Now […]