This month, Craig Maxwell Keys reached a landmark – the youngest RFU referee to reach 100…
Category: The Whistle
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…
Luke Pearce: A day in the life of a Six Nations referee
As one of the world’s leading match officials, Luke Pearce has been selected as part of…
LIST: The day jobs of the Six Nations referees
Behind the glitz and glamour of the 2021 Six Nations, many world-class referees must work around…
The seventh team of the Six Nations
As the Six Nations draws to a close, we can review and discuss the six weeks…
Officials for this weekend, including Ireland vs England referee
Referee appointments for round four of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations, including the Ireland vs England referee in…
Officials for this weekend, including England vs France referee
Referee appointments for round four of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations, including the England vs France…
Referee’s joins England set-up to address disciplinary woes
Eddie Jones has recruited Premiership referee Wayne Barnes and Matthew Carley as England desperately try to…
2021 Six Nations: Round 2 referee appointments
The referees, assistant referees and Television Match Officials for the 2021 Guinness 6 Nations have been…
Match officials appointed for Round 1 of the 2021 Six Nations
The referees, assistant referees and Television Match Officials for the 2021 Guinness 6 Nations have been…
Wayne Barnes reveals the three toughest players he’s officiated
Wayne Barnes is a fabulous referee. With over 16 years of refereeing experience under his belt,…