URC to follow World Rugby into ‘bunker’
The Vodacom URC’s chiefs are reportedly considering following in the World Cup’s footsteps and implementing the Bunker system to help the tournament’s referees.
Henning: Refs need to clamp down on dissent
Referee boss Tappe Henning says Vodacom United Rugby Championship match officials should deal harshly with any forms of dissent that can bring the game into disrepute.
URC refs boss unconvinced by 20-minute red card
Tappe Henning, the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s head of match officials, says World Rugby needs to be cautious when it comes to finding a compromise between the red card and protecting the integrity of having 15 players against 15.
Tappe to tap into ‘Hawk-Eye’
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is considering implementing Hawk-Eye to speed up match-play, says Tappe Henning, the URC’s head of officials.
Tappe outlines his vision for URC refs
Veteran referee Tappe Henning says his appointment as the new head of match officials for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is one of the most challenging roles of his career.
Watch: Officials got it wrong with Ulster’s disallowed try
Vodacom URC head of match officials Tappe Henning breaks down Ulster’s controversial disallowed try in the final minutes of their loss against the Stormers and the repercussions for match officials who are not up to standard.
