World Rugby has unveiled a significant step forward in rugby officiating by introducing a fully remote…
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Match Officials confirmed for URC Quarter-Finals this weekend
The match officials for the BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals have been confirmed, with a spread…
Super Rugby confirms FIVE new law changes as 2026 season kicks off tomorrow
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed five key law innovations for the 2026 season, all designed to…
“No Bunker Review” – EPCR Head of Match Officials confirms law changes for 2025/26 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
Legendary rugby referee Tony Spreadbury has laid down the law, regarding how the upcoming 2025/26 Investec…
Referee Hollie Davidson will make history at Women’s Rugby World Cup Final – England vs Canada
World Rugby has announced that Scotland’s Hollie Davidson will take charge of the Women’s Rugby World…
Match Officials named for Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals – England vs France referee confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed the Match Officials for this weekend’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-finals…
Referees Confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup Quarter-Finals – England vs Scotland officials revealed
World Rugby have announced the Match Official appointments for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals…
Match Officials revealed for 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup pool stage
South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match, as hosts…
Revealed: How World Rugby’s new faster and simpler disciplinary trial works
The upcoming international window and the men’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia will see…
Match official changes for England this Summer as Irish referee suffers injury
World Rugby has confirmed a change in the officiating team for England’s summer showdown against the…
URC Grand Final Referee will be making unique history in Croke Park
History will be made under the floodlights at Croke Park this Saturday as Andrea Piardi becomes…
‘Record-Breaking Referee’ – How Ben Connor became the youngest ever URC match official
It’s been some season for United Rugby Championship referee Ben Connor. In October, the young Welshman…
Reflecting on a time of magic and upsets at the 2023 Rugby World Cup with Luke Pearce
Luke Pearce was one of the world’s leading referees who headed to France to oversee the…
Reviewing the bunker system with Ben O’Keeffe
In association with Acme Whistles As we approach the Rugby World Cup in France, the team…
