NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. ANNOUNCEMENT: Match officials | Round 6 (Rescheduled Fixtures) 3. READ |JACQUES NIENABER ADMITS BOMB SQUAD COMES AT A RISK, World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee chairperson Graham Mourie said: We have a group of very committed and talented match officials who, like players, continually work on their game through a robust, team-driven 360 degree review process. New Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship, Tappe Henning, has outlined his vision for the tournaments referees. 02:58 | 25 Feb. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. He is an international and Heineken Cup referee and was the only Welsh referee at the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, the 2011 . Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Henning was on a URC round table discussing matters regarding match officials when he was asked about the incident regarding Connacht centre Bundee Aki last weekend, when the Ireland . cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional. BKT United Rugby Championship - Round 2 Zebre Parma v Cell C Sharks Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 34th league game) ARs: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) & Dante D'elia (FIR) TMO: Jon Mason (WRU) Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Referee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 23rd league game) ARs: Finlay Brown (SRU) & Ru Campbell (SRU) TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU) Clancy refereed the 2007 Churchill Cup final and the 2009 and 2011 European Challenge Cup finals. Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 36th Championship game) AR1: Divan Uys (SARU), AR2: Paul Mente (SARU) TMO: Christie Du Preez (SARU) Benetton Rugby v Leinster - KO 18:15 (ITA) / 17:15 (UK) Stadio Monigo, Treviso Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 59th Championship game) AR1: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR), AR2: Gwyn Morris (WRU) TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU) Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. Fijian Referee MISAELE VAKADRANU Attached To United Nations Looks To Set Up Rugby League In Austria Full Story: | 14 comments on LinkedIn Tappe Henning becomes Head of Match Officials at URC - rugby referee I suspect therell be plenty of clock watching this weekend after the time-wasting furore reached epic proportions. Were more than ready to play our part, he says. Scottish referee Mike Adamson during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Lions star's bold statement amidst difficult period. CONGRATS! by James Richardson. Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Sam ONeil (Scotland)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Sam Holt (Ireland)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland), Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)Assistant referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Griffon Colby (South Africa)TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)Assistant referees: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Ian Kenny (Scotland)TMO: Jon Mason (Wales), Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Carwyn Williams (Wales)TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland), Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Simon Rees (Wales)TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant referees: Jason Bessant (Wales), Mark Butcher (Wales)TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy), The full team of Cheetahs now playing elsewhere, 'True professionalism': Bulls to honour Steyn with benefit year, The Munster medical update that will have the Bok coaches purring, Oberholzer on planned protest: 'It serves no purpose', 'Tough times': Boks send World Cup message to Snyman, Bosch gets captain's armband for clash against Stormers, Bulls bring in the lethal weapon for Trans-Jukskei derby. Peyper to have a voice in World Rugby's discussions on future laws. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) on LinkedIn: EPCR and the Rugby journalist Mark Keohane slammed the performance of the match officials for the Stormers and Bulls URC derby at Loftus on Saturday evening. European Rugby League on LinkedIn: #eurorugbyleague | 14 comments 22-28 September - Rugby Championship et al Referee, AR & TMO appointments I would offer my own assessment of the match officials, but I dont want to be invited to referee half a dozen under-10s games. New Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship, Tappe Henning, has outlined his vision for the tournaments referees. Photo: Niel Germishuys. Nika's pathway continued through as he got top level appointments on November internationals, set to officiate in Ireland v Japan, French Barbarians v Tonga and Wales v Australia matches. Australias Angus Gardner will take charge of the Test between England and the Springboks at Twickenham in London on Saturday, 26 November. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 12 fixtures have been confirmed. 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. Instant Highlights. Fhatuwani 'Rasta' Rasivhenge (born in Johannesburg on 3 January 1986) is a South African rugby union referee who is a member of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) Elite Panel. The United Rugby Championship ( URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. LIONS v GLASGOW WARRIORS RECAP | URC | Rugby365 Joy Neville (born 24 July 1983) is a former Ireland women's rugby union international and a current rugby union referee. As well as all the match officials for the URC and the top leagues in England, we also have the appointments covering Wales Premiership and Frances Top 14 and ProD2 as well. It is the lack of balls of a referee and the obvious prejudice of a TMO that infuriates me the most. SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! Sat 17 Dec 2022 - 09:30 - Full Time. Date of birth: 18 June 1971. NEWS: The match officials for the United Rugby Championship Round Nine fixtures have been confirmed. The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship which kicks off on 6 August. Previously a student at the University of Gloucestershire, [3] Ridley began refereeing professionally in 2016. URC Round 14 - Referee appointments | Rugby365 For those looking for missing names Wayne Barnes, Matthew Carley and Jaco Peyper all miss out, maybe managing workload with all three being on long distance travels in recent weeks. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. This biographical article relating to Georgian rugby union is a stub. Tweeps recall Terry Phetos win the lotto tweet, Royal chat: Harry to answer Spare questions in virtual book event. 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Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Coaches want more consistency in how key areas of the game are being refereed. Clancy refereed at the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups. Mike Adamson (born 17 May 1984) is a former Scotland 7s international rugby union player and now professional referee. NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. He has been on the IRB Elite panel (the highest level in the world) since 2009. Every match features a clash of rugby styles, cultures, languages and identity. 2022-23 United Rugby Championship - Wikipedia And the coaches are playing their part as well. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. Tries: Fekitoa, Coombes 3 . SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams says "patience" has played a big part in his playing career so far. Thats not an excuse, but whats hurting us is when people express an opinion without accountability. 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. NEWS: The match officials' appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 10 festive fixtures have been confirmed. We are working very hard to contribute to a good product for 80 minutes on a Saturday. European Cup - Round 2. The selection was made after a review of match official team performances across recent Tests and represents another milestone on the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. [4], Amashukeli made his test debut as a referee in the Montenegro v Estonia European Nations Cup Third Division match on 11 April 2015; he refereed the 1st half and was replaced by Shota Tevzadze at half-time. It has been a challenging and exhausting week for the Lions players, as the Ellis Park-based franchise looks to end a five-match United Rugby Championship losing streak. 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. When Sam Grove-White is going to referee the Bulls for the first time, hell call up Mark Lawrence or Jaco Peyper and Marius van der Westhuizen and ask for key pointers as to the Bulls playing style and how he should approach them. Referee: Chris Busby 1 October 2022 19:35 Rodney Parade Attendance: 4,069 [19] Referee: Ben Blain Round 4 [ edit] 7 October 2022 19:35 The DAM Health Stadium Attendance: 5,860 [41] Referee: Andrea Piardi 7 October 2022 19:35 The Sportsground Attendance: 7,512 [12] Referee: Chris Busby 8 October 2022 16:00 Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi But people with blanket opinions have no accountability. NEWS: Three female match officials have been promoted to join Aimee Barrett-Theron on the national refereeing panel in a ground-breaking move, announced by SA Rugby on Friday. BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) on Twitter: "Match officials Photo: SA Rugby website. We embrace that. HT: 0-29. He also refereed in the Celtic League, the Six Nations Championship and the Tri Nations. As we move closer to France 2023, our focus continues to be on consistent officiating of the clear and obvious with a particular emphasis on safety, speed and space., WATCH |BREYTON PAULSE HONOURED WITH FLAG BEARER ROLE FOR SPRINGBOKS V WALES TEST. SOAPIES UPDATE: Get all your SOAPIE tea right here. And I want to make something perfectly clear. They cant have differences in refereeing. Watch the replay, unemotionally, and you will see what I mean. United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 Fixtures and Results. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. 17 February 2023 Rugby Union. We cant control perceptions out there, but performance kills perceptions and we know that. 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Instant Highlights. EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! Zebre Parma v Emirates Lions, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, kick-off 6.35pm local time (live on Mediaset/Premier Sports 2/SuperSport Rugby) These two meet for the first time as they open the new URC campaign in Parma. Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men's Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures . Some days Im up at 05:00 to give coaches answers before they go to the training field to explain it to their players. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Stormers prop Brok Harris revealed his side's only mission is to win the United Rugby Championship title again. NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. His primary playing position was at fly-half. The Scarlets' unbeaten start to 2023 came to an end as they fell agonisingly short of a last-gasp draw against Munster following a stunning second-half comeback in Cork. He primarily played as a scrum-half. Results | Ulster Rugby The veteran referee is stepping into one of the most challenging new roles of his career. Marius van der Westhuizen has been appointed as TMO for the two matches between the Pumas and Wallabies in Argentina in the opening rounds. Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) on Twitter: "Match officials URC reaction: Mark Keohane slams referee's lack of balls Italy v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship They want clarity on what the written law is, and then the application on the day. [5] Head injuries affected his mental health at that time; eventually he decided to retire from playing. The United Rugby Championship, URC, has announced Tappe Henning as its new Head of Match Officials. Its a process hell repeat over the next few months in South Africa, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy. URC statement: Where the 2022 final will be played - RugbyPass And thats the message Henning will keep communicating in every changeroom and on every rugby field in South Africa, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales because for him the goal is right there in the competitions name. World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee Chairman, Graham Mourie said, We have a group of very committed match officials who, like players, continually work on their game through a robust, team-driven 360 degree review process.