After introduction through other competitions, World Rugby has announced that the Television Match Official ‘bunker concept’ is to be trialled first at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in June. To be hosted by South Africa, the U20 (under 20) Championships are the perfect stage to initiate any new match officiating variant [tool]. And the […] READ MORE
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Rugby TMO lessons for Football’s VAR
The application of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football has resulted in nothing but controversy since its introduction to the Premier League. So is there anything to learn from a more mature technology, such as the Rugby TMO? Embed from Getty Images VAR decision incidents and contention It is tempting, when introducing any new […] READ MORE
TMO use in Rugby World Cup tries scored may slow down game
World Rugby wants a positive outcome for its 2019 pinnacle event. In that view, host Japan is likely to present the most technologically advanced World Cup ever. However, TMO use in reviewing Rugby World Cup tries scored may, in fact, slow down the game. The 80-minute rugby union game runs the risk of being ‘over-examined’ […] READ MORE
TMO to confirm red cards for dangerous tackles
Dangerous, high tackles and the use of the Television Match Official (TMO) system have been a controversial topic dominating rugby headlines for over the past decade. Stricter laws were enforced in May this year with World Rugby releasing a Decision-making Framework for High Tackles to ensure refereeing decisions were consistent and accurate. However, calls have […] READ MORE
The One person left standing after every game – the Rugby Referee
Looking down the barrel of another Premiership Rugby season, fans will find a focus on the players. The squads are in full readiness, for the opening Round. As well, the one person left standing after every rugby game, plays his or hers part too – the rugby referee, and the referees assistants. No glory is afforded […] READ MORE
Editors Choice: LWOR First Pick XV Articles of 2017 (3/3)
With December 31st fast approaching, it is a time to reflect on successes. Those on the rugby field, and from the team here at LWOR. And on behalf of Last Word on Rugby(LWOR) we would like you to enjoy a variety of our First Pick XV articles of 2017. This is not a playing top XV – though […] READ MORE
Changes Ahead For Super Rugby TMO and Judiciary
SANZAAR has made changes to both the Super Rugby TMO and Judicial processes ahead of the 2017 competition. We cast our eye over both and look at the impacts READ MORE
Television Replays in Rugby
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