Owens: TMO must go!
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says Television Match Officials are far too heavily involved in the game and should only be called on to look at tries and serious foul play.
Newcastle coach slams referees for ‘favouritism’
Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards accused the match officials of favouritism after his side was reduced to 14 men during the 15-14 loss to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.
SA referee to take charge in Six Nations
Experienced South African referee Jaco Peyper is among the officials appointed for the 2022 Six Nations, which is set to kickoff on 5 February.
Mapimpi try wrongfully called back
A closer look at the lead up to Makazole Mapimpi’s try reveals that it should not have been negated for an offside penalty against the Bok forwards.
Saffa makes top five all-time greatest referees list
A respected South African referee has made the cut on a five-man list of the greatest whistleblowers in rugby history.
Watch: Captain asks ref to sin-bin teammate
What are your thoughts on this incident from a Major League Rugby match where the Houston Sabercats captain asked for his own player to be sent off after learning that he swore at the referee?
Watch: Nigel Owens – Born into rugby
Popular referee Nigel Owens tells the amusing story of how he got into officiating, his enjoyment at watching Wales beat England at Twickenham in 2015, and how honoured he was to be the man in the middle for that year’s Rugby World Cup final.
Super Rugby referees (Round 2)
Marius van der Westhuizen will referee Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at Newlands.
Top Test referee hangs up whistle
New Zealand referee Glen Jackson has announced his retirement after a 25-year involvement in the game.
Barnes admits it was a forward pass
England referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how his blunder during the 2007 World Cup quarter-final between the All Blacks and France motivated him to become one of the game’s elite officials.
