Theres a game for most of the usual suspects as well. 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) 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 SOAPIES UPDATE: Get all your SOAPIE tea right here. EPCR and the United Rugby Championship are joining forces with Qatar Airways who will become the Official South African Airline Partner of EPCR and Official He was named as the best Georgian referee many times since 2013. But we need to also understand that while the tech has increased, the referee still only has two eyes and ears. So yes, Im very excited about where were going with this tournament. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! The European Youth Parliament UK (EYPUK) is a leading apolitical and youth-led educational charity. 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. EURO REFEREE NEWS: The return of EPCR's tournaments will see history made when an all-women's team of match officials takes charge of a Challenge Cup Round Three fixture. This included Irish referees regularly officiating Georgian domestic league matches, Georgian referees officiating All-Ireland League matches and attending IRFU workshops. 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. 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. 28-09-2022 11:36. United Rugby Championship: Munster overpower Ospreys with impressive win. Henning has also brought in what he refers to as cross coaching of match officials. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. This is a full-on international competition, and just as these players will go to the next level into Test rugby, so will our referees. Leinster v Cardiff Rugby Referee: Jaco Peyper (SARU, 13th league game) ARs: Joy Neville (IRFU) & Andrew Fogarty (IRFU) TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU) We say we agree with them if they were right. 02 Mar 2023 12:01:00 Its changed the game and we absolutely support that. Joy Neville (born 24 July 1983) is a former Ireland women's rugby union international and a current rugby union referee. Sharks v Lions(Kings Park, Durban Kick-off: 17.00; 15.00 GMT), Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa)Assistant referees: Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa) &: Paul Mente (South Africa)TMO: Marius van der Westhuisen (South Africa), Stormers v Bulls(Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town Kick-off: 19.15; 17.15 GMT), Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)Assistant referees: Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa) &: Griffin Colby (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby(Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Hollie Davidson (Scotland) &: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland), Connacht v Ulster(The Sportsground, Galway Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT), Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)Assistant referees: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) &: Andrew Cole (Ireland)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland), Benetton v Zebre Parma(Stadio Monigo, Treviso Kick-off: 13.30; 12.30 GMT), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant referees: Alex Frasson (Italy) &: Filippo Russo (Italy)TMO: Matteo Liperini (Italy), Dragons v Cardiff(Rodney Parade, Newport Kick-off: 14.15; 14.15 GMT), 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(Thomond Park, Limerick Kick-off 19.35;19.35), Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant referees: Joy Neville (Ireland) &: Peter Martin (Ireland)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Big statements in Europe could change up URC look, VIDEOS: All the URC Round Nine highlights, 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. 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 The United Rugby Championship has the top players in the world. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. La Rochelle. Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)Assistant Referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland) &: Ru Campbell (Scotland)TMO: Jon Mason (Wales), Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)Assistant Referees: Dan Carson (Ireland) & Padraic Reidy (Ireland)TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy), Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)Assistant Referees: Morne Ferreira (South Africa) & Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa)TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)Assistant Referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa) & Griffon Colby (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (Italy) & Francesco Meschini (Italy)TMO: Sean Brickell (Wales), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant Referees: Jason Bessant (Wales) & Simon Mills (Wales)TMO: Matteo Liperini (Italy), Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant Referees: Adam Jones (Wales) & Stephen Allsop (Wales)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland), Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)Assistant Referees: Oisin Quinn (Ireland) & Sam Holt (Ireland)TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland), Hendricks: How Bulls can end Stormers' stranglehold, REVEALED: Why Lions are staying at Ellis Park, 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, VIDEO: World Rugby referees explain the new laws for 2023. . The South African succeeds Greg Garner, who had served as the league's Elite Referee Manager since . Frank Murphy (born 2 December 1981) is a former professional rugby union player from Ireland who works as a referee for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Munster (27) 58. NEWS: The match officials for the United Rugby Championship Round Nine fixtures have been confirmed. Clancy refereed the 2007 Churchill Cup final and the 2009 and 2011 European Challenge Cup finals. There is no doubt that Henning has a very clear vision of where he wants to get to with the match officials. His primary playing position was at fly-half. The pair missed the brief when it came to keeping the game moving and given Jonkers record as a TMO, Keohane questioned how he continues to earn appointments of this nature. Cell C Sharks VS Munster. MATCH REPORT. . In 2021 Nika had a successful debut in July internationals, having officiated on Wales v Canada match, first ever Georgian to do tier 1 nations game. 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. New Zealand v AustraliaReferee: Andrew Brace (Ire)ARs: Matthieu Raynal (Fra) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wal), South Africa v ArgentinaReferee: Damon Murphy (Aus)ARs: Frank Murphy (Ire) & Andrea Piardi (Ita)TMO: Chris Hart (NZ), NZ Black Ferns v Japan WomenReferee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZ)ARs: Lauren Jenner (NZ) & Tarsha Ganley (NZ)TMO: Lee Jeffrey (NZ), Fijiana v CanadaReferee: Amber McLachlan (Aus)ARs: Mere Uluinaceva (Fij) & Lavenia Racaca (Fij), Canterbury v AucklandReferee: Dan WaengaARs: J.D. Instant Highlights. Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park Kick-off: 14:00 local (12:00 GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Griffin Colby (South Africa) TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa) READ MORE: United Rugby Championship: Crunch time for defending champions the Stormers News Share this Article 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. The 'United Rugby Championship will kick off in September 2021 as the top clubs from South Africa (Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls) combine with the Guinness PRO14 to create a world-class 16-team league. 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. United Rugby Championship Autumn Nations Cup U20 Six Nations . Jan 2023 - Present3 months. Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. Instant Highlights. Are you a true House of Zwide soapie superfan? As a player Neville represented Ireland at both the 2006 and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cups. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Top billing is the RWC21 Final Qualifier Tournament in Dubai. Vodacom United Rugby Championship. and also played rugby for Thomond RFC. READ |SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! There are replays and zoom-ins and highlights. EBEN ETZEBETHS FIANCEE SIGNS NATIONAL ANTHEM IN HIS 100TH TEST, JACQUES NIENABER ADMITS BOMB SQUAD COMES AT A RISK, BREYTON PAULSE HONOURED WITH FLAG BEARER ROLE FOR SPRINGBOKS V WALES TEST, EISH WENA: Inappropriate things caught on live TV [viral video]. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 12 fixtures have been confirmed. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Match Highlights. Australias Angus Gardner will take charge of the Test between England and the Springboks at Twickenham in London on Saturday, 26 November. It will just bring us closer and closer to a greater alignment for a quality rugby product.. 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. ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Glasgow Warriors v Ulster (Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow - Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT) Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) Assistant Referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland) &: Ru Campbell (Scotland) John Lacey is a former Ireland A and Ireland Sevens rugby union international and current rugby union referee. Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results . We embrace that. 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. Photo: SA Rugby website. Between 2013 and 2017 Clancy also served as a touch judge/assistant referee at five consecutive European Rugby Champions Cup finals. Adamson played professionally for Glasgow Warriors and London Scottish and at amateur level for Glasgow Hawks. The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship, with the Springboks kicking off their campaign against New Zealand on Saturday, 6 August in Nelspruit, where Angus Gardner will be the referee. Consistency is hugely important, and it will be my key focus. Load shedding for WEDNESDAY: Heres the UPDATED schedule, Budget Speech 2023: Six things South Africa can expect TODAY, Real Madrid come from TWO goals down to mop the floor with Liverpool, Suspect arrested for bribing a prosecutor. He is a member of the Munster Association of Referees. Were accountable. 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. Sat 17 Dec 2022 - 09:30 - Full Time. This isnt just an issue for South Africa and the #URC league, but it is an issue for the game globally. We need to pull together all the philosophies at each union and how they develop their referees and style of play, so we have consistency, understanding and respect amongst all of us.. They are concerned that there may be interpretation differences and it catches them off guard. Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men's Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures. We answer back to the coaches. [], All the match officials for the start of the Rugby Championship, plus referees, ARs and TMOs for New Zealands NPC and Farah Palmer Cup [], The match officials who will referee, AR and TMO this years The Rugby Championship have been announced [], Copyright 2023 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes, 2023 Guinness Six Nations match officials announced, Episode 36 New Zealand Rugbys lower tackle height plans for 2023, 23-27 February: Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Rugby Australia growing female match official representation with 2023 leadership program, on Rugby Championship 2022 match official appointments, on Sept 15-22 Referee, AR & TMO appointments, on Referee, AR & TMO appointments: Rugby Championship, NPC & Farah Palmer Cup, on Appointments: The Rugby Championship 2019 & Bledisloe Cup referees, ARs and TMOs. [4][11] According to Nika himself, McHugh is not only a coach for him, but also his friend. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. As is the case with most Ulster wins, No8 Duane Vermeulen was at the heart of the victory. Damon Murphy looks after the SA v Argentina game in Durban. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The English referee Wayne Barnes revealed he was close to giving up the whistle after officiating Frances Test against South Africa. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. Preview. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. 02 Mar 2023 12:01:00 Anybody who has a social media account will tell you that this is no easy task. [1][15], As of February 2023, Nika Amashukeli is included in World Rugby's list of candidates to be a referee at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[16]. Tappe Henning has just climbed off a flight and walked into his hotel room. ANNOUNCEMENT: Match officials | Round 6 (Rescheduled Fixtures) 3. He played as a flanker then inside centre, and as an outside centre for Georgia at U17, U18 and U19 levels. Cell C Sharks v Ulster | Instant Highlights | Round 6 | URC 2022/23. South Africas Jaco Peyper was one of a small group of experienced referees who were given a break for the Rugby Championship. [5], In 2016 in an incident after a Georgian domestic league match between Batumi and Army Nika Amashukeli was stabbed in the leg with a knife by one of the Army club officials.[7][8][9]. Originally from Cork, Murphy played for his native province of Munster before moving to the English side Leicester Tigers, with whom he won a Premiership title, and then finished his career with Connacht, another Irish province, making over 100 appearances for the side. He has also refereed in the Pro14, the European Rugby Champions Cup, the Six Nations Championship and the Rugby Championship. Keohane felt that this match deserved better officials. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches. 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. Any proper post-match analysis would embarrass the inconsistency of how they controlled the game. [4] He has been a regular referee in Premiership Rugby and has also refereed in the European Rugby Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. [1] Nika watched his first ever full rugby match on TV during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, when his father "literally forced"[1] him to watch Ireland v Georgia. . Match referee Marius van der Westhuizen waits for a try confirmation during the 2020 Super Rugby match between Sharks and Jaguares at the Jonsson Kings Park,Durban on the 07 March 2020 Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix. As match officials I can assure you we are motivated to make our contribution as best we can. 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. Emirates Lions v Glasgow Warriors | Instant Highlights | Round 6 | URC 2022/23. They cant have differences in refereeing. Take part in our quiz and WIN R1 000 in cash! In his early youth Nika Amashukeli played soccer. STORMERS GOT LUCKY AS SA TMOS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT, SHARKS COACH DROPS BOMBSHELL ON SBU NKOSI, BULLS COACH JAKE WHITE ON WHY DUANE VERMEULENS RETURN IS A PROBLEM, Powell demands more from Sharks after Lions mauling, Arthur Zwane: Rare pictures of underfire Chiefs coach and his wife, Rugby World Cup 2023: Bookmakers update latest odds, WRAP | Varsity Cup 2023: Round 1 matches and results, Inequality in college: three things we learnt during the pandemic. It aims to provide non-formal education for young people on a wide range of political . Every match features a clash of rugby styles, cultures, languages and identity. By clicking a match, you can access to stats, game sheet, report. Hed also broken an ankle, and there was a knee problem. United Rugby Championship: Munster v Ospreys. There will obviously be growing pains with such a unique tournament between hemispheres. 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 . Overview: Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. World Rugby match official appointments for international matches and tournaments. World Rugby have unveiled the referees, ARs and TMOs for the upcoming 2022 The Rugby Championship. 0. Thats not an excuse, but whats hurting us is when people express an opinion without accountability. Here are all kick-off times and dates for the 144 matches of theUnited Rugby Championship 2022/2023 season. Our job is to make sure that what a player experiences in the refereeing of a United Rugby Championship game on a Friday evening is the same as what a player experiences in the refereeing of a Six Nations Test on the Saturday, or at Rugby World Cup level. And it has nothing to do with the result. As a player Neville represented Ireland at both the 2006 and . They send us clips on a weekly basis. On his appointment, he exclaimed eagerness to spearhead a 'collaborative approach' between referees and coaches to encourage positive play. It was spectacularly unfair. 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. But people with blanket opinions have no accountability. His job is to help get the referees, coaches and players all on the same page of a United Rugby Championship that is redefining world rugby with its melting pot of different cultures and different playing styles between the teams of the north and the south. As a player, Lacey spent most of career with Shannon in the All-Ireland League. Those are the players were refereeing. The URC will kick off on 16 September 2022. CONGRATS! The referees are accountable. He is still human. Sept 15-22 Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Referee, AR & TMO appointments: Rugby Championship, NPC & Farah Palmer Cup, Appointments: The Rugby Championship 2019 & Bledisloe Cup referees, ARs and TMOs, 26 officials from 10 unions involved in the 12 matches. Stormers vs Bulls player ratings Springbok coaches will be happy, Resident owing over R200 000 caught reconnecting, Missing girl found safe; Suicidal female sends VN and goes missing, Supreme court ruling versus the harsh reality of queer people in Kenya, That didnt age well! in United Rugby Championship Match referee Marius van der Westhuizen waits for a try confirmation during the 2020 Super Rugby match between Sharks and Jaguares at the Jonsson Kings. 11 months. 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 READ |SHARKS COACH DROPS BOMBSHELL ON SBU NKOSI. Following a busy schedule of mens Test matches across June and July, 12 referees will take charge of the matches within a team of 26 match officials, including assistant referees and television match officials. Answer these 2 simple questions & WIN R1000 in cash! Mike Adamson (Scotland), Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and James Doleman (New Zealand) will make their Rugby Championship debuts, while Mathieu Raynal (France) will referee in the Rugby Championship for first time since 2018. [], Copyright 2023 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes, 2023 Guinness Six Nations match officials announced, Episode 36 New Zealand Rugbys lower tackle height plans for 2023, 23-27 February: Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Rugby Australia growing female match official representation with 2023 leadership program, on 22-28 September Rugby Championship et al Referee, AR & TMO appointments, on Pro player talks sense about refereeing. Since 2021 Nika Amashukeli regularly gets appointed to prestigious test matches involving Tier 1 national teams. We never say were going to be perfect. This biographical article relating to Georgian rugby union is a stub. Referees to 6 March 2023 Vodacom/BKT URC, Currie Cup 1st Division, SA Rugby u20, and Varsity Rugby continue with their rounds. . The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches.

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