Peyper to have a voice in World Rugby's discussions on future laws. |EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! by James Richardson. There are some very knowledgeable people in this competition top players and coaches and referees. In 2019 he attracted rugby followers' attention when during the U20 Six Nations match he was temporarily substituted after a blood injury. NEWS: Wayne Barnes helped launch the first representative body for senior officials, after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media. The Emirates World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2022, with the Springboks kicking off their campaign against New Zealand on 6 August in Nelspruit, where Angus Gardner will be the referee. ALSO READ:The URC is a field of dreams for Springbok duo, CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES BY JAMES RICHARDSON. ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Glasgow Warriors v Ulster (Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow - Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT) Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) Assistant Referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland) &: Ru Campbell (Scotland) The Scarlets' unbeaten start to 2023 came to an end as they fell agonisingly short of a last-gasp draw against Munster following a stunning second-half comeback in Cork. It was the first season that the competition is referred to as the United Rugby Championship, having previously been known as the Pro14. 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. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. And it is in those words he uses of play our part that Henning highlights one critical element the ongoing debate around refereeing in rugby is missing the desire of the referees themselves to enhance the rugby product, not detract from it. 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 . Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. The list "United Rugby Championship referees" has been viewed 20 times. By clicking a match, you can access to stats, game sheet, report. NEWS: Hollie Davidson and Jaco Peyper head a stellar inaugural management committee elected to the representative body for international high performance match officials, chaired by Mark Egan. Anybody who has a social media account will tell you that this is no easy task. 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. But we need to also understand that while the tech has increased, the referee still only has two eyes and ears. Were more than ready to play our part, he says. 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. The big challenge is to bring consistency and alignment to world rugby refereeing. United Rugby Championship Autumn Nations Cup U20 Six Nations . BBC is not responsible for any changes. 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. Watching the Stormers v Bulls evoked every one of those emotions and it was unfair. The pair missed the brief when it came to keeping the game moving and given Jonkers record as a TMO, Keohane questioned how he continues to earn appointments of this nature. He is a member of the Munster Association of Referees. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches. 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. Adamson played professionally for Glasgow Warriors and London Scottish and at amateur level for Glasgow Hawks. Referees are under more scrutiny now than ever before. 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. Coaches want more consistency in how key areas of the game are being refereed. 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. As match officials I can assure you we are motivated to make our contribution as best we can. Tappe Henning has just climbed off a flight and walked into his hotel room. Theres a double header in Auckland as the Black Ferns have their final run out before RWC21, hosting Japan Women. Marius van der Westhuizen refereed the match but Keohane opined that he was guilty of allowing TMO Marius Jonker to assume control the match. Peter Fitzgibbon is an Irish international rugby union referee. 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. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Stormers prop Brok Harris revealed his side's only mission is to win the United Rugby Championship title again. 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. In 2009 Neville captained the first Ireland team to defeat France. United Rugby Championship Fixtures and Results SPRINGBOKS CENTURION CLUB: MEET THE MAGNIFICENT 7. Would you be interested in join a refereeing membership? The list below includes all of his Tier 1 test appointments in Six Nations, Rugby Championship and international tours. Its changed the game and we absolutely support that. SOAPIES UPDATE: Get all your SOAPIE tea right here. [2][3][4], Nika started playing rugby for Jiki at the age of 11. And the coaches are playing their part as well. ANNOUNCEMENT: Match officials | Round 6 (Rescheduled Fixtures) 3. The veteran referee is stepping into one of the most challenging new roles of his career. Fijian Referee MISAELE VAKADRANU Attached To United Nations Looks To Set Up Rugby League In Austria Full Story: | 14 comments on LinkedIn Dialogue is key in this process, and Henning has been in constant communication with coaches in both hemispheres to address their concerns and questions. SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! He played as a flanker then inside centre, and as an outside centre for Georgia at U17, U18 and U19 levels. The United Rugby Championship ( URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. Ulster Rugby. This included Irish referees regularly officiating Georgian domestic league matches, Georgian referees officiating All-Ireland League matches and attending IRFU workshops. Match officials confirmed for Round 15 @Vodacom #URC. The Rugby Championship 2022 Match Official Appointments Round 1 - Sat 6 Aug 2022 South Africa v New Zealand Referee: Angus Gardner (RA) ARs: Luke Pearce (RFU) & Christophe Ridley (RFU) TMO: Brett Cronan (RA) Argentina v Australia Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU) ARs: Karl Dickson (RFU) & Chris Busby (IRFU) TMO: Marius Van Der Westhuizen (SARU) George Clancy is an Irish rugby union referee. South Africas Jaco Peyper was one of a small group of experienced referees who were given a break for the Rugby Championship. Ulster v DHL Stormers Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67th league game) ARs: Andrew Cole (IRFU) & Paul Haycock (IRFU) . Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 36th Championship game) AR1: Divan Uys (SARU), AR2: Paul Mente (SARU) TMO: Christie Du Preez (SARU) Benetton Rugby v Leinster - KO 18:15 (ITA) / 17:15 (UK) Stadio Monigo, Treviso Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 59th Championship game) AR1: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR), AR2: Gwyn Morris (WRU) TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU) 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. Here are all kick-off times and dates for the 144 matches of theUnited Rugby Championship 2022/2023 season. Watch the replay, unemotionally, and you will see what I mean. 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. England, United Kingdom. . They cant be confused. Tries: Fekitoa, Coombes 3 . Our job is to make sure that what a player experiences in the refereeing of a United Rugby Championship game on a Friday evening is the same as what a player experiences in the refereeing of a Six Nations Test on the Saturday, or at Rugby World Cup level. News 'True professionalism': Bulls to honour Steyn with benefit year NEWS: Bulls and Springboks legend Morne Steyn has been awarded a farewell benefit year, recognising his long-standing . News. Head of Match officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) Tappe Henning has called on referees to crack down on dissent from players. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [5], In 2016 in an incident after a Georgian domestic league match between Batumi and Army Nika Amashukeli was stabbed in the leg with a knife by one of the Army club officials.[7][8][9]. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. There are replays and zoom-ins and highlights. Its a process hell repeat over the next few months in South Africa, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy. As a player Neville represented Ireland at both the 2006 and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cups. [4] He was selected for Georgia U18 team for 2012 European Under-18 Rugby Union Championship. So yes, Im very excited about where were going with this tournament. BBC is not responsible for any changes. Instant Highlights. 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. Cell C Sharks VS Munster. Damon Murphy looks after the SA v Argentina game in Durban. Scottish Inter-District Championship referees, Ireland international women's rugby union players, People educated at Christian Brothers College, Cork, Scotland Club XV international rugby union players. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. It will just bring us closer and closer to a greater alignment for a quality rugby product.. and also played rugby for Thomond RFC. Kaizer Chiefs could sign R30 million rated duo for FREE! TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. . [4], Amashukeli made his test debut as a referee in the Montenegro v Estonia European Nations Cup Third Division match on 11 April 2015; he refereed the 1st half and was replaced by Shota Tevzadze at half-time. We are all responsible for this great product. Load shedding for WEDNESDAY: Heres the UPDATED schedule, Budget Speech 2023: Six things South Africa can expect TODAY, Real Madrid come from TWO goals down to mop the floor with Liverpool, Suspect arrested for bribing a prosecutor. READ |SPRINGBOKS CENTURION CLUB: MEET THE MAGNIFICENT 7. NEWS: The match officials' appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 10 festive fixtures have been confirmed. Referees must be consistent over 80 minutes. He works full-time for the Irish Rugby Football Union as referee development officer in the Leisure Rugby department, which deals with casual play and the IRFU's tag rugby events. This biographical article relating to Georgian rugby union is a stub. They are concerned that there may be interpretation differences and it catches them off guard. WATCH | STORMERS GOT LUCKY AS SA TMOS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT. The 2021-22 United Rugby Championship was the twenty-first season of the professional rugby union competition originally known as the Celtic League. And his appointment, as the new Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) is equally perfect timing. Answer these 2 simple questions & WIN R1000 in cash! News URC Round 15 - referee appointments NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. Tweeps recall Terry Phetos win the lotto tweet, Royal chat: Harry to answer Spare questions in virtual book event. He has also refereed in the Pro14, the European Rugby Champions Cup, the Six Nations Championship and the Rugby Championship. 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.

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