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Category: The Whistle
Nika Amashukeli profile – The Georgian referee debuting at the 2022 Six Nations
We have teamed up with our partners at ACME Whistles to speak to Nika Amashukeli who…
The challenges for the international referees at the Six Nations
Although we are back to full capacity in stadiums, COVID is still playing its part in…
A game changer for tier one ref driven by a legendary All Black mental skills coach
Ben O’Keeffe is a regular on the international rugby circuit, yet his approach to game preparation…
Officials for this weekend, including England vs Wales referee
Referee appointments for round three of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, including the England vs Wales referee in…
Bracey set to whistle in tribute to his late dad in the Six Nations
Irish referee, Andy Brace, is set to pay tribute to his late father during the Six…
RUCK catch up with Six Nations referee, Ben O’Keefe ahead of the opening Murrayfield clash
Ahead of this weekend’s Calcutta Cup, our partners at ACME Whistles caught up with New Zealand…
GET TO KNOW THE REF: Craig Maxwell Keys
This month, Craig Maxwell Keys reached a landmark – the youngest RFU referee to reach 100…
WATCH: Female ref branded ‘new Nigel Owens’ after delivering brilliant one-liner
South African referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has been dubbed the ‘new Nigel Owens’ after an impressive debut…
100 Million whistles, including the iconic 2003 World Cup final, and still going strong
The story behind one of the world’s oldest and most experienced whistle master craftsman This month,…
The best thing to put on your CV is refereeing
Across the country potential employees are applying for jobs and entering the workplace. But with fierce…
World Rugby confirm FIVE new law trials for international rugby
World Rugby announced on Wednesday five law trials which will start next month in all competitions,…
Ben O’Keeffe– Reffing in the Northern Hemisphere vs Southern Hemisphere?
The eternal question of the North / South divide in rugby. Two different styles, both ruled…