Officials dwelling over incidents on screen can frustrate those keen to crack on with the game. But does the greater accuracy make it worthwhile? Read our June 2020 debate Wait for it: referee Rebecca Mahoney watches a TMO replay during a Mitre 10 Cup tie in Napier (Getty)Face-off: Should match officials be using slow-motion replays? JEBB SINCLAIR Former Canada back-five forward “The players and the game are …Continue reading »
Former England Sevens player Richard Haughton will be in action as a referee at the Commonwealth Games Sevens in Australia. He relates his fascinating rugby journey… Man with the whistle: Richard Haughton on refereeing duty at last season's Dubai Sevens (Getty Images)An interview with Commonwealth Games Sevens referee Richard Haughton Richard Haughton, 37, is one of the match officials on duty …Continue reading »
Gatland's grenades are back, the tough life of a referee, inter-nation training, long-term earnings and the RFU's controversial plea are all coveredPlenty to ponder: Warren Gatland has a book out and he's shooting from the hipReferees need less to do The modern referees’ job has become a laughably difficult task. Rugby has essentially become a …Continue reading »
