NEWS: Wayne Barnes helped launch the first representative body for senior officials, after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media. 17 February 2023 Rugby Union. [6] Nika was among the first young referees recruited through this program in 2013. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches. Munster (27) 58. News URC Round 15 - referee appointments NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. Instant Highlights. Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales) Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales) &: Aled Evans (Wales) TMO: Sean Brickell (Wales) Ospreys v Scarlets (Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea - Kick-off 17.15; 17.15 GMT) Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) Assistant referees: Rhys Jones (Wales) &: Gwyn Morris (Wales) TMO: Jon Mason (Wales) Munster v Leinster You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The Emirates World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2022, with the Springboks kicking off their campaign against New Zealand on 6 August in Nelspruit, where Angus Gardner will be the referee. The South African succeeds Greg Garner, who had served as the league's Elite Referee Manager since . He works full-time for the Irish Rugby Football Union as referee development officer in the Leisure Rugby department, which deals with casual play and the IRFU's tag rugby events. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Thats dangerous and we need to be careful with that.. The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship which kicks off on 6 August. Clancy refereed at the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups. The big challenge is to bring consistency and alignment to world rugby refereeing. Read More Appointments 22 Feb 2023 Referees to 27 February 2023 Another week of SARU and Varsity matches with the Six Nations & Six Nations u20 re-starting their rounds. cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional. After working alongside Wayne Barnes during the Autumn Nations Cup in 2020, Nika rated Wayne Barnes as the number 1 referee in the world at the moment. Those are the players we're refereeing. Their decisions are reviewed and if its wrong its corrected. Were more than ready to play our part, he says. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six . His primary playing position was at fly-half. There is not a referee in the world that will have a conscious bias towards a team. Read More Profiles/Interviews 14 Feb 2023 Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Watching the Stormers v Bulls evoked every one of those emotions and it was unfair. This list may not reflect recent changes . But were doing it so we can all develop a game we want, and thats best for the tournament and all the teams. [4] Amashukeli describes McHugh as a great guy, very professional, very friendly, strong and knowledgeable manager who makes a lot of effort to improve Didi 10 referees. 0. Tweeps recall Terry Phetos win the lotto tweet, Royal chat: Harry to answer Spare questions in virtual book event. [4] He has been a regular referee in Premiership Rugby and has also refereed in the European Rugby Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. SPRINGBOKS CENTURION CLUB: MEET THE MAGNIFICENT 7. 03:15 | 25 Feb. We cant control perceptions out there, but performance kills perceptions and we know that. And it has nothing to do with the result. READ |RASSIE ERASMUS: QUIT SIGNING PLAYERS WITH NO FUTURE! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". But its so exciting, and as referees we need to play our part to contribute to this unbelievably exciting competition between six of the top 10 unions in world rugby. Ulster v DHL Stormers Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67th league game) ARs: Andrew Cole (IRFU) & Paul Haycock (IRFU) . . RT Sport and TG4 will broadcast over 50 free-to-air games for next season's inaugural United Rugby Championship. Answer these 2 simple questions & WIN R1000 in cash! There is no doubt that Henning has a very clear vision of where he wants to get to with the match officials. Surprisingly, theres a NZ team of four on that one, with the nearest neutral referee in Amber McLachlan (bottom left) already overseeing the Fijiana v Canada match. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! Munro & J. WhitcombeTMO: G. Reed, Bay of Plenty v Hawkes BayReferee: Angus MabeyARs: Sam Fellows & Jamie BellTMO: Shane McDermott, Tasman v NorthlandReferee: Mike WinterARs: Steff James & Reece WeirTMO: Cory Eggers, Wellington v WaikatoReferee: Jono BredinARs: Jack Sargentina & Jamie FairmaidTMO: Jared Clarke, Manawatu v OtagoReferee: Cam StoneARs: Sam Couper & Matty McEwenTMO: Carl Baker, North Harbour v TaranakiReferee: Mike FraserARs: Ryan Borthwick & Dean HarrisTMO: Scott McKenzie, Southland Counties v ManukauReferee: Fraser HannonARs: Sam Nicholson & Taylor SwanTMO: Andrew Rowland, Bay of Plenty v Northland (Wed 28th)Referee: Ben OKeeffeARs: Andy Morton & Sam FellowsTMO: Shane McDermott, Horowhenua-Kapiti v Mid CanterburyReferee: Stu CatleyARs: TBC & TBC, King Country v East CoastReferee: Nick HoganARs: Mark Anderson & James Opie, South Canterbury v Poverty BayReferee: George HaswellARs: M. OBrien & H. Slobbe, Thames Valley v North OtagoReferee: Ben WoolertonARs: Nico Fox & Dali Tui, Whanganui v BullerReferee: Will JohnstonARs: TBC & TBC, West Coast v Wairarapa-BushReferee: Jackson HenshawARs: Mike Lash & Colin Van Der Geest, Zebre Parma v Cell C SharksReferee: Craig Evans (WRU, 34th league game)ARs: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) & Dante Delia (FIR)TMO: Jon Mason (WRU), Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff RugbyReferee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 23rd league game)ARs: Finlay Brown (SRU) & Ru Campbell (SRU)TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU), Leinster v BenettonReferee: Jaco Peyper (SARU, 11th league game)ARs: Paul Haycock (IRFU) & Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)TMO: Ian Davies (WRU), Scarlets v UlsterReferee: AJ Jacobs (SARU, 11th league game)ARs: Mike English (WRU) & Elliot Mayor (WRU)TMO: Sam Grove-White (SRU), Vodacom Bulls v Edinburgh RugbyReferee: Adam Jones (WRU, 23rd league game)ARs: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU) & Griffin Colby (SARU)TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU), DHL Stormers v ConnachtReferee : Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 17th league game)ARs: Morne Ferreira (SARU) & Stephan Guldenhuys (SARU)TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR), Ospreys v Emirates LionsReferee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU, 3rd league game)ARs: Rhys Jones (WRU) & Dai Cambourne (WRU)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU), Dragons RFC v MunsterReferee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 25th league game)ARs: Simon Rees (WRU) & Aaron Parry (WRU)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU), Bath Rugby v WaspsReferee: Wayne BarnesARs: Anthony Woodthorpe & Jonathan HealyTMO: Luke Pearce, Northampton Saints v Leicester TigersReferee: Karl DicksonARs: Dan Jones & Jamie LeahyTMO: Stuart Terheege, Worcester Warriors v Newcastle FalconsReferee: Adam LealARs: Andrew Jackson & John MeredithTMO: Claire Hodnett, Bristol Bears v London IrishReferee: Tom FoleyARs: Jack Makepeace & Wayne FallaTMO: David Rose, Saracens v Gloucester RugbyReferee: Craig Maxwell-KeysARs: Greg Macdonald & Phil WattersTMO: Rowan Kitt, Exeter Chiefs v HarlequinsReferee: Ian TempestARs: Joe James & Phil WattersTMO: Dean Richards, London Scottish v Jersey RedsReferee: Simon HardingARs: Joe James & Shane Lewis, Cornish Pirates v Bedford BluesReferee: Alex ThomasARs: Kevin Williams & Darryl Chapman, Doncaster Knights v RichmondReferee: Mike HudsonARs: Gregg Dawson & James Cornell, Ealing Trailfinders v Hartpury UniversityReferee: Neil ChiversARs: Peter Brunt & Simon Adams, Coventry v AmpthillReferee: George SelwoodARs: Anthony Woodthorpe & Ian Bibey, Caldy v NottinghamReferee: Harry WalbaumARs: Simon Park & Andrew Ashwell, Harlequins Women v Gloucester-Hartpury WomenReferee: Tom BirdARs: Mike Lamb & Emma Sly, Exeter Chiefs Women v Worcester Warriors WomenReferee: Rebecca PiddlesdenARs: Fiona Brunt & Emily Hope, Sale Sharks Women v Wasps WomenReferee: Nia ParsonageARs: Ben Simpson & Tim Dyer, Saracens Women v Bristol Bears WomenReferee: Mike LambARs: Melissa Wright & Simon Bourne, Leicester Tigers v WaspsReferee: Anthony WoodthropeARs: Simon Park & Peter AllanTMO: Stuart Terheege, London Irish v Northampton SaintsReferee: Dan JonesARs: Darryl Chapman & James Clarke, Newcastle Falcons v Sale SharksReferee: Hamish SmalesARs: Gregg Dawson & Jamie Leahy, Harlequins v SaracensReferee: Mike HudsonARs: Gareth Holsgrove & Mike Woods, Bristol Bears v Exeter ChiefsReferee: George SelwoodARs: Simon Adams & Peter Brunt, Bath Rugby v Gloucester RugbyReferee: Joe JamesARs: Ryan Collier & Phil Watters, USA Perpignan v RC ToulonReferee: Thomas CharabasARs: M.Noirot & R.DuhauTMO: C.Marchat, LOU Rugby v Stade Franais ParisReferee: Adrien DescottesARs: T.Trainini & C.BultetTMO: E.BRIQUET CAMPIN, Aviron Bayonnais v Union Bordeaux-BglesReferee: Jonathan GasnierARs: D.Beun & F.ChazalTMO: E.Gauzins, Montpellier Hrault Rugby v Section PaloiseReferee: Vincent Blasco baqueARs: A.MARBOT & G.EliasTMO: C.Lafon, Castres Olympique v CA BriveReferee: Ludovic CayreARs: J.LESPES & TBCTMO: D.Grenouillet, Stade Toulousain v Racing 92Referee: Luc RamosARs: B.Rousselet & C.BatsTMO: P.Bonhoure, ASM Clermont v Stade RochelaisReferee: Sebastien MineryARs: P.Nuchy & T.MalletTMO: J.Rebollal, Colomiers Rugby v RC VannesReferee: ADRIEN MARBOTARs: Stephane Coulon & Sylvain JaymesTMO: Patrick Dellac, Biarritz Olympique PB v US CarcassonneReferee: Thomas CherequeARs: A.LAC & S.DesvauxTMO: B.Bessot, US Montalbanaise v Stade Montois RugbyReferee: Benoit HernandezARs: C.BOULAY & M.Gharbi tarchounaTMO: TBC, Oyonnax Rugby v USON NeversReferee: Julien CastaignedeARs: F.Bouzac & W.PracheTMO: P.Pechambert, Soyaux-Angoulme XV v AS Bziers HraultReferee: Kevin BRALLEYARs: H.Lasausa lespy labaylette & B.EscoubetTMO: N.Datas, FC Grenoble Rugby v Stade AurillacoisReferee: M.NoirotARs: T.Santamaria & D.DayreTMO: J.GIRAUD, RC Massy Essonne v Provence RugbyReferee: Evan URRUZMENDIARs: P.Bru & N.ROCHETMO: L.Sclafer, Rouen Normandie Rugby v SU AgenReferee: Jeremy ROZIERARs: F.Hourquet & S.BrayelleTMO: C.Berdos, Newport v CardiffReferee: Mike EnglishARs: Ben Breakspear & Stuart KibbleTMO: Ian Davies, Aberavon v LlanelliReferee: Ben BreakspearARs: Steffan Edwards & Dai Cambourne, Carmarthen Quins v SwanseaReferee: Elgan WilliamsARs: Carwyn Williams & Jamie Morgan, Ebbw Vale v RGC1404Referee: Gwyn MorrisARs: Gavin Roberts & Mark Butcher, Merthyr v LlandoveryReferee: Stephen AllsopARs: John Darcy & Greg Morgan, Pontypridd v BridgendReferee: Simon MillsARs: Elliot Mayor & Wayne Davies, Rugby World Cup 21 pool games match officials appointed, New Zealand referees recognised with international caps, All the referees, ARs and TMOs for the weekends international fixtures, and domestic league action around the rugby world [], Another good column by David Flatman in todays Independent on Sunday: David Flatman: Referee has an impossible job so lets repair the rapport Sun, 24 Oct 2010 There is little I find more ungraceful in [], Weekend referees, ARs & TMOs from around the worlds leading rugby leagues. Im not making drastic changes here. After retiring as a referee in 2004, McHugh worked as a referee performance officer and then manager for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Watch the replay, unemotionally, and you will see what I mean. I can tell you that every single union in this competition is working extremely hard to make their match officials even better., READ |BULLS COACH JAKE WHITE ON WHY DUANE VERMEULENS RETURN IS A PROBLEM. And the coaches are playing their part as well. Apart from Gardner, the Springboks will also have as referees Luke Pearce of England (New Zealand in Johannesburg on 13 August); a trio of New Zealanders in Paul Williams (against Australia in Adelaide on 27 August), Ben OKeeffe (against Australia in Sydney on 3 September), and James Doleman (against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 17 September); and Damon Murphy of Australia (against Argentina in Durban on 24 September). George Clancy is an Irish rugby union referee. 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NEWS: Hollie Davidson and Jaco Peyper head a stellar inaugural management committee elected to the representative body for international high performance match officials, chaired by Mark Egan. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. M. United Rugby Championship referees. Top billing is the RWC21 Final Qualifier Tournament in Dubai. HT: 0-29. In 1996 McHugh refereed the inaugural Heineken Cup final. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Dual Rugby World Cup final referee Hollie Davidson and two-time men's Rugby World Cup referee Jaco Peyper head a stellar inaugural management committee elected to the representative body for international high performance match officials, chaired by Mark Egan . Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. The Rugby Championship 2022 Match Official Appointments Round 1 - Sat 6 Aug 2022 South Africa v New Zealand Referee: Angus Gardner (RA) ARs: Luke Pearce (RFU) & Christophe Ridley (RFU) TMO: Brett Cronan (RA) Argentina v Australia Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU) ARs: Karl Dickson (RFU) & Chris Busby (IRFU) TMO: Marius Van Der Westhuizen (SARU) United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 Fixtures and Results. Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. Match officials confirmed for Round 15 #BKTURC #URC. Those are the players we're refereeing. We are working very hard to contribute to a good product for 80 minutes on a Saturday. United Rugby Championship Autumn Nations Cup U20 Six Nations . He was selected for Georgia U18 team for 2012 European Under-18 Rugby Union Championship. SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams says "patience" has played a big part in his playing career so far. The United Rugby Championship ( URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. Mark Keohane slammed the performance of the match officials for the Stormers and Bulls URC derby at Loftus on Saturday. Rome , Italy - 25 February 2023; Referee Mike Adamson during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Mathieu Raynal returns to TRC action for the first time since 2018. European Cup - Round 2. Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland) Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Sam O'Neil (Scotland) TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland) Munster v Scarlets ( Musgrave Park, Cork - Kick-off: 19.35 ; 19.35 GMT) Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland) Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Sam Holt (Ireland) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland) SATURDAY, MARCH 4