The Whistle

Changing the game one ref at a time: Fiona Brunt on how she’s driving change for female referees

09 September 2026

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Holly Wood - the elite official empowering others to pick the whistle back up after childbirth

12 August 2026

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Get to know the ref – Eoghan Cross

13 March 2026

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Eoghan Cross on what it takes to be a ref and the evolution of that role

13 March 2026

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Get to know the ref – Eoghan Cross

05 March 2026

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Nika Amashukeli – the Georgian ref behind the whistle at this weekend’s Calcutta Cup

11 February 2026

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Quick fire questions with Sara Cox MBE

05 February 2026

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Sara Cox to retire from international officiating

02 February 2026

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Why 2026 is set to be a pivotal year in rugby union

19 January 2026

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Get to know the ref: Clara Munarini

18 December 2025

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Springboks coach confirms he’s quitting to join All Blacks

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Updated World XV: Springboks dominate as one England star makes the cut

Sep 16, 06:54

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Jack Willis addresses quitting England for Six Nations rival at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Sep 15, 20:43

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Springbok star will miss 2027 Rugby World Cup after drugs ban

Sep 15, 16:20

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All Blacks captain Ardie Savea stood down until further notice

Sep 15, 19:07

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England will have to make two major changes to their shirt for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Sep 16, 07:33

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England will have to make two major changes to their shirt for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Sep 16, 07:33

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Updated World XV: Springboks dominate as one England star makes the cut

Sep 16, 06:54

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Siya Kolisi names his two toughest opponents – including England star

Sep 16, 06:22

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Springboks coach confirms he’s quitting to join All Blacks

Sep 15, 23:32

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Former All Blacks forward could play for England after Borthwick talks

Sep 15, 22:24

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The five best scrum-halves in the world right now - Ranked

Sep 15, 20:57

LATEST COMMENTS

JasonMarlow16-09-2026
Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.

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