Referee to make history with Boks in Bloem
History will be made in more than one way when the Springboks meet Portugal for the first time in a Test in Bloemfontein in July.
Watch: Wales coach blasts ref
Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins shared a fiery exchange with referee Matthieu Raynal during a water break in the Six Nations match against Italy.
Paige: I want to be a referee
Former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige says his first game as a touch judge has fuelled his desire to become a professional referee.
Former Bok turns ref
Former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige made his ‘debut’ as a referee during a match between the UCT Ikey Tigers and Boland.
Super Rugby overhauls TMO system
Time restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and a streamlined TMO process are among a raft of fan-centric law innovations set to make Super Rugby Pacific faster in 2023.
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.
