Rugby player banned for life for on-field attack on referee
A South Otago rugby player has been banned from playing the sport in New Zealand after punching a referee.
Online Editors
16 Nov 2019, 4:26
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'Despite clearly being the least mobile of the four quarter-final referees, Nigel Owens remains without peer'
All the focus is currently on the fall-out from the Jaco Peyper fan picture, but Nigel Owens' effort in the New Zealand-Ireland ma…
Paul Smith
22 Oct 2019, 9:40
World Rugby accused of political correctness gone mad for punishing Peyper
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Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2019, 8:04
Three Europeans lead the way as World Rugby picks its four quarter-final referees
Referees have been under the microscope at the World Cup for their early-round inconsistencies, but the organisers believe they ha…
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15 Oct 2019, 5:00
Fans weigh in on the feisty Erasmus-Hansen war of words
Steve Hansen hasn't taken kindly to what Rassie Erasmus alleged about how New Zealand have traditionally been handled by referees …
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2019, 10:48
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 2019, 9:40
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 2019, 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 …
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14 Jun 2019, 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 2019, 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 2019, 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…
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04 Apr 2019, 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…
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11 Apr 2018, 5:12
