Gosper: We have to prioritise player welfare over disruption
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper insists red cards are a necessary price to pay to protect players even if they risk bligh…
Online Editors
09 Sep, 9:40
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High tackle decision-making framework for referees shared on social media
Scott Barrett's red card sparked heated debate over whether it warranted a sending-off, leading to World Rugby highlighting its de…
Josh Raisey
14 Aug, 7:13
'It was hell of a stress' - Jerome Garces on 2015 Wales-England tunnel stand-off
Soon to hang up his whistle after 26 years on the beat, Jerome Garces cites the bizarre 2015 Six Nations Cardiff tunnel stand-off …
Online Editors
14 Jun, 10:14
The astonishing numbers behind South African refereeing that paint an ugly picture
While the standard of officiating in South Africa is doing little to improve the perception of bias, SANZAAR could eliminate this …
Online Editors
18 May, 19:49
RWC to have Gallic flavour as quarter of referees in Japan will be from France
French refereeing can often be hugely criticised by supporters, but their laissez-faire style remains popular with World Rugby as …
Online Editors
07 May, 4:42
Punishment handed down to Agen following last month's Top 14 coin-throwing incident
Accused of behaving like football hooligans when their defeat to Clermont ended nastily, Agen have finally been punished with a fi…
Online Editors
04 Apr, 5:11
The referees for the European Champions Cup semi-finals have been named
The referee appointments for the high-profile Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals were announced today (Wednesday, 11 Apri…
Online Editors
11 Apr, 5:12
World Rugby must front up over Spanish inquisition - Neil Best
The Spanish rugby journey to the cusp of World Cup qualification was close to being the story of European test rugby - second only…
Neil Best
25 Mar, 4:46
Romania rugby chief issues Woodward with verbal smackdown over ref controversy
The head of the Romanian Rugby Alin Petrache has lashed out at Sir Clive Woodward, after England's 2003 World Cup winning head coa…
Nathaniel Cope
23 Mar, 12:00
Eddie Jones attacks World Rugby over 'Trygate' - but isn't he forgetting something?
England coach Eddie Jones has criticised World Rugby for 'undermining referees' following their statement confirming the TMO made …
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 9:03
Refs to clamp down on particularly repugnant 'football' habit that's increasing in rugby - reports
Nigel Owens famously told a player that 'this is not soccer' and according to reports, rugby's referees want to keep it that way.
Ian Cameron
03 Feb, 6:16
Wayne Barnes to break Aviva Premiership record this Friday
Wayne Barnes will break the record for most Aviva Premiership Rugby matches refereed on Friday when he takes charge of Worcester W…
Online Editors
19 Dec, 8:09
