Owens: TMO must go!
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says television match officials are far too heavily involved in the game and should only be called on to look at tries and serious foul play.
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says television match officials are far too heavily involved in the game and should only be called on to look at tries and serious foul play.
Andre Watson says it is time for World Rugby and professional referees to stop being so sensitive about criticism for poor performances.
World Rugby has reportedly conceded that Rassie Erasmus was justified in the claims he made during a 62-minute video criticising referees during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that they have written to Benni McCarthy, Steve Komphela and Owen Da Gama after the trio made comments in the media regarding match officials.
Stuart Berry and Quinton Immelman have been included in the 13-man Pro14 elite referee squad for the 2017-18 season. (more…)