NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. And it has nothing to do with the result. He also refereed in the Celtic League, the Six Nations Championship and the Tri Nations. Irish Rugby | United Rugby Championship: Round 1 Preview And I want to make something perfectly clear. Watch the replay, unemotionally, and you will see what I mean. READ |SPRINGBOKS CENTURION CLUB: MEET THE MAGNIFICENT 7. Some days Im up at 05:00 to give coaches answers before they go to the training field to explain it to their players. John Lacey is a former Ireland A and Ireland Sevens rugby union international and current rugby union referee. Refs should deal with player dissent 'in the harshest way' - URC This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) on LinkedIn: EPCR and the Afghan opposition group pressures Ghani on security crisis 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. All the referees are buying into this process to make the decisions more consistent, and to create understanding and respect for the culture theyre dealing with the culture of the club and how to deliver a better performance to how the teams want to play. 03:15 | 25 Feb. . The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship which kicks off on 6 August. 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 . George Clancy is an Irish rugby union referee. This biographical article relating to Georgian rugby union is a stub. Thats where the respect must come in, because as referees we are definitely there to play our part in making the United Rugby Championship the best rugby product in the world, Henning honestly admitted. The European Youth Parliament UK (EYPUK) is a leading apolitical and youth-led educational charity. 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. Munster 49-42 Scarlets: Dwayne Peel's side fall agonisingly short in Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 18th competition game) Assistant Referees: Nigel Owens, Dan Jones (both WRU) TMO: Rhys Thomas (WRU) Live on S4C, Premier Sports 2, Super Sport (SA), ESPN+ (USA), pro14.tv. He would also referee the 2001 final, making him the first referee to take charge of two European Rugby Champions Cup finals. Marius van der Westhuizen refereed the match but Keohane opined that he was guilty of allowing TMO Marius Jonker to assume control the match. Tappe Henning becomes Head of Match Officials at URC - rugby referee 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. 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. and also played rugby for Thomond RFC. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 02 Mar 2023 12:01:00 Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is a full-on international competition, and just as these players will go to the. Once again, theres valuable big-match game time for some of the newer referees at this level Mike Adamson, Nika Amashukeli, James Doleman and Damon Murphy picking up games. SA Rugby Referees | News News URC Round 15 - referee appointments NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. Read More Appointments 22 Feb 2023 Referees to 27 February 2023 Another week of SARU and Varsity matches with the Six Nations & Six Nations u20 re-starting their rounds. 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. It was spectacularly unfair. Tweeps recall Terry Phetos win the lotto tweet, Royal chat: Harry to answer Spare questions in virtual book event. 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. The United Rugby Championship has the top players in the world. There will obviously be growing pains with such a unique tournament between hemispheres. There are replays and zoom-ins and highlights. URC reaction: Mark Keohane slams referee's lack of balls You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 22-28 September - Rugby Championship et al Referee, AR & TMO appointments United Rugby Championship Table - Rugby Union - BBC Sport United Rugby Championship Table All times are UK and subject to change. Neutral Referees Appointed for Opening Rounds - United Rugby Championship Match Officials announced for The Rugby Championship 2022 This isnt just an issue for South Africa and the #URC league, but it is an issue for the game globally. Following a busy schedule of men's Test matches across June and July, 12 referees. BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) on Twitter: "Match officials Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. Keohane felt that this match deserved better officials. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. There is more information around a decision than ever before. This is a full-on international competition, and just as these players will go to the. 29 - 36. Rome , Italy - 25 February 2023; Referee Mike Adamson, left, and assistant referee Wayne Barnes during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio. Fixtures & Results United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 - All.Rugby Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Nika Amashukeli - Wikipedia This included Irish referees regularly officiating Georgian domestic league matches, Georgian referees officiating All-Ireland League matches and attending IRFU workshops. As we move closer to France 2023, we are growing as a team and the focus continues to be on consistent officiating of the clear and obvious with a particular emphasis on safety, speed and space., South Africa v New ZealandReferee: Angus Gardner (RA)ARs: Luke Pearce (RFU) & Christophe Ridley (RFU)TMO: Brett Cronan (RA), Argentina v AustraliaReferee: Mike Adamson (SRU)ARs: Karl Dickson (RFU) & Chris Busby (IRFU)TMO: Marius Van Der Westhuizen (SARU), South Africa v New ZealandReferee: Luke Pearce(RFU)ARs: Angus Gardner (RA) & Christophe Ridley (RFU)TMO: Brett Cronan (RA), Argentina v AustraliaReferee: Karl Dickson (RFU)ARs: Mike Adamson (SRU) & Chris Busby (IRFU)TMO: Marius Van Der Westhuizen (SARU), New Zealand v ArgentinaReferee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU)ARs: Nic Berry (RA) & Jordan Way (RA)TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU), Australia v South AfricaReferee: Paul Williams (NZR)ARs: Ben OKeeffe (NZR) & Tual Trainini (FFR)TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR), New Zealand v ArgentinaReferee: Nic Berry (RA)ARs: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) & Jordan Way (RA)TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU), Australia v South AfricaReferee: Ben OKeeffe (NZR)ARs: Paul Williams (NZR) & Tual Trainini (FFR)TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR), Australia v New Zealand (Thurs 15 Sept)Referee: Mathieu Raynal (FFR)ARs: Andrew Brace (IRFU) & Pierre Brousset (FFR)TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU), Argentina v South Africa (Sat 17 Sept)Referee: James Doleman (NZR)ARs: Damon Murphy (RA) & Craig Evans (WRU)TMO: Chris Hart (NZR), New Zealand v AustraliaReferee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)ARs: Mathieu Raynal (FFR) & Pierre Brousset (FFR)TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU), South Africa v ArgentinaReferee: Damon Murphy (RA)ARs: Frank Murphy (IRFU) & Andrea Piardi (FIR)TMO: Chris Hart (NZR), Advantage Over podcast: Law updates July 2022, July 22-24 Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Weekend referees, ARs & TMOs for TRC, URC plus domestic action across England, France and New Zealand. 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. Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. The list below includes all of his Tier 1 test appointments in Six Nations, Rugby Championship and international tours. New Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship, Tappe Henning, has outlined his vision for the tournaments referees. Ulster sent a strong message to the rest of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday by coming away with a 31-24 bonus point win from Kings Park against the Sharks. Head of Match officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) Tappe Henning has called on referees to crack down on dissent from players. "The United Rugby Championship has the top players in the world. Henning has tremendous respect for the United Rugby Championship as a product and says his fellow match officials share this. URC statement: Where the 2022 final will be played - RugbyPass On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Joy Neville (born 24 July 1983) is a former Ireland women's rugby union international and a current rugby union referee. The teams for Friday night's Round 15 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast info. Mike Adamson (born 17 May 1984) is a former Scotland 7s international rugby union player and now professional referee. 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. His second match Romania v Scotland was called off due to COVID-19 restrictions. Perfect timing, he says of this phone call. How much of a Momentum Proteas Womens cricket fan are you? Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 Fixtures Announced - United Rugby United Rugby Championship | LinkedIn Highlight of Nika's career was 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Argentina, where World Rugby was highly impressed with emerging Georgian talent as afterwards he got appointments from Jol Jutge to referee in EPCR competitions. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Duane Vermeulen sends emphatic message by swatting away 109kg fellow Referees must be consistent over 80 minutes. [14][11] Nika Amashukeli claims that David McHugh has been the biggest influence on his career and changed the way he thinks. 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) SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams says "patience" has played a big part in his playing career so far. Leinster v Cardiff Rugby Referee: Jaco Peyper (SARU, 13th league game) ARs: Joy Neville (IRFU) & Andrew Fogarty (IRFU) TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU) United Rugby Championship Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. And hes prepared to join them in working tirelessly to reach this objective. European Cup - Round 2. In 2019 he attracted rugby followers' attention when during the U20 Six Nations match he was temporarily substituted after a blood injury. EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! He also represented Munster. He was selected for Georgia U18 team for 2012 European Under-18 Rugby Union Championship. 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. Its exactly why, in his proposal to the United Rugby Championship, Henning went as far as to invoke the United States measure for presidential leadership and outlined his own first 100 days in office plan. Consistency is hugely important, and it will be my key focus. In 2013 she was also a member of the first Ireland women's team to win the Six Nations, Grand Slam and Triple Crown titles. 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. Cell C Sharks VS Munster. URC Round 13 - Referee Appointments | Rugby365 Tappe Henning has just climbed off a flight and walked into his hotel room. SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! United Rugby Championship (URC) referees' boss Tappe Henning says referees should deal harshly with any forms of dissent that can bring the game into disrepute. On his appointment, he exclaimed eagerness to spearhead a 'collaborative approach' between referees and coaches to encourage positive play. They won because they are a better team, but they won, despite the obvious incompetence of a referee, who allowed the TMO to referee the game., ALSO READ:Sharks eager to tie down Aphelele Fassi amid Stormers interest. Lions star's bold statement amidst difficult period. United Rugby Championship Table - Rugby Union - BBC Sport READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Six catch-up match between the Lions and Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. MATCH REPORT. Match officials confirmed for Round 15 #BKTURC #URC. Lots of changes for Vodacom URC Derby Day. Up north, Adam Leal (top right) will oversee his first Premiership match of the season, which may also be the last ever match for Worcester Warriors whos participation after this match is much in doubt. RASSIE ERASMUS: QUIT SIGNING PLAYERS WITH NO FUTURE! Thats dangerous and we need to be careful with that.. 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.