DHL Lions Tour – Meet the Referees

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Given the four-year cycle of Lions Tours, an appointment to one of those limited Test matches is perhaps the pinnacle of a referee’s career, one likely only eclipsed by the World Cup Final. However, few would argue that anything in rugby even comes close to a Lions Test in terms of atmosphere. READ MORE




Experienced Super Rugby Referee Panel for 2018

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With Super Rugby kicking off in the next few weeks preparations are well underway for the 15 sides but they aren’t alone in that, with SANZAAR’s Super Rugby panel also deep into getting ready for the season ahead. The contraction of the competition also means a reduction in the number of referees on the panel […] READ MORE


Attn Sanzaar: Big Mistake To Appoint Jaco Peyper For Super Rugby Final

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It may be consistent with the current officiating-trends of SANZAAR, but the appointment of South African referee Jaco Peyper for this weekends’ Super Rugby final between the Lions and Crusaders, has to be seriously questioned. Australian referee Angus Gardner was the front-runner, and easily the most popular candidate to be in charge on the weekend. […] READ MORE


Television Replays in Rugby

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The use of television replays in rugby could became an embarrassment and requires firm guidance from rugby authorities to ensure that this does not happen. READ MORE