Vodacom United Rugby Championship. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. In 2009 Neville captained the first Ireland team to defeat France. Read More Profiles/Interviews 14 Feb 2023 Following a busy schedule of men's Test matches across June and July, 12 referees. He has officiated at the highest level since starting in 2006, refereeing matches in the club tournament: Top 14, Pro 12, Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup. The Rugby Championship 2022; RWC 2021 warm-up matches - July-September . South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. He is an international and Heineken Cup referee and was the only Welsh referee at the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England and Wales. ANNOUNCEMENT: Match officials | Round 6 (Rescheduled Fixtures) 3. ALSO READ:The URC is a field of dreams for Springbok duo, CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES BY JAMES RICHARDSON. The selection was made after a review of match official team performances across recent Tests and represents another milestone on the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. New Zealand v Australia Eden Park, Auckland Saturday, 7 August, 2021: Referee: Paul Williams (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Mike Fraser (NZR) Assistant Referee 2: Brendon Pickerill (NZR) TMO: Glenn Newman (NZR) Nika Amashukeli is included in World Rugby's list of candidates to be a referee at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 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. The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship which kicks off on 6 August. How do these people still have a job a week later?. He also refereed the 2013 Pro12 Grand Final and the 201516 and 201617 European Rugby Challenge Cup finals. Dialogue is key in this process, and Henning has been in constant communication with coaches in both hemispheres to address their concerns and questions. NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. [1][15], As of February 2023, Nika Amashukeli is included in World Rugby's list of candidates to be a referee at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[16]. [4] He has been a regular referee in Premiership Rugby and has also refereed in the European Rugby Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. Referee: Chris Busby 1 October 2022 19:35 Rodney Parade Attendance: 4,069 [19] Referee: Ben Blain Round 4 [ edit] 7 October 2022 19:35 The DAM Health Stadium Attendance: 5,860 [41] Referee: Andrea Piardi 7 October 2022 19:35 The Sportsground Attendance: 7,512 [12] Referee: Chris Busby 8 October 2022 16:00 Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi CONGRATS! The list below includes all of his Tier 1 test appointments in Six Nations, Rugby Championship and international tours. It is the lack of balls of a referee and the obvious prejudice of a TMO that infuriates me the most. The list "United Rugby Championship referees" has been viewed 20 times. 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. Zebre Parma v Emirates Lions, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, kick-off 6.35pm local time (live on Mediaset/Premier Sports 2/SuperSport Rugby) These two meet for the first time as they open the new URC campaign in Parma. They send us clips on a weekly basis. 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. BKT United Rugby Championship - Round 13. The South African succeeds Greg Garner, who had served as the league's Elite Referee Manager since . The URC will kick off on 16 September 2022. News URC Round 15 - referee appointments NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1: Friday, September 24 -. I suspect therell be plenty of clock watching this weekend after the time-wasting furore reached epic proportions. United . He is an international and Heineken Cup referee and was the only Welsh referee at the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, the 2011 . This biographical article relating to Georgian rugby union is a stub. READ |RASSIE ERASMUS: QUIT SIGNING PLAYERS WITH NO FUTURE! NEWS: The match officials' appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 10 festive fixtures have been confirmed. Frank Murphy (born 2 December 1981) is a former professional rugby union player from Ireland who works as a referee for the Irish Rugby Football Union. As an international referee he has taken charge of matches in the Six Nations Championship, the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Tappe Henning has just climbed off a flight and walked into his hotel room. Mike Adamson (Scotland), Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and James Doleman (New Zealand) will make their Rugby Championship debuts, while Mathieu Raynal (France) will referee in the Rugby Championship for first time since 2018. Staying with New Zealand, Fraser Hannon (bottom right) referees his 1st NPC game as Southland Counties host Manukau congrats and at the other end of the scale, Mike Fraser takes charge of his 207th and final first class game in North Harbour as he heads into refereeing retirement. Overview: Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. United Rugby Championship: Munster overpower Ospreys with impressive win. His primary playing position was at fly-half. His first match in Ireland was between Old Christians and St Marys in the Munster Junior League. Munro & J. WhitcombeTMO: G. Reed, Bay of Plenty v Hawkes BayReferee: Angus MabeyARs: Sam Fellows & Jamie BellTMO: Shane McDermott, Tasman v NorthlandReferee: Mike WinterARs: Steff James & Reece WeirTMO: Cory Eggers, Wellington v WaikatoReferee: Jono BredinARs: Jack Sargentina & Jamie FairmaidTMO: Jared Clarke, Manawatu v OtagoReferee: Cam StoneARs: Sam Couper & Matty McEwenTMO: Carl Baker, North Harbour v TaranakiReferee: Mike FraserARs: Ryan Borthwick & Dean HarrisTMO: Scott McKenzie, Southland Counties v ManukauReferee: Fraser HannonARs: Sam Nicholson & Taylor SwanTMO: Andrew Rowland, Bay of Plenty v Northland (Wed 28th)Referee: Ben OKeeffeARs: Andy Morton & Sam FellowsTMO: Shane McDermott, Horowhenua-Kapiti v Mid CanterburyReferee: Stu CatleyARs: TBC & TBC, King Country v East CoastReferee: Nick HoganARs: Mark Anderson & James Opie, South Canterbury v Poverty BayReferee: George HaswellARs: M. OBrien & H. Slobbe, Thames Valley v North OtagoReferee: Ben WoolertonARs: Nico Fox & Dali Tui, Whanganui v BullerReferee: Will JohnstonARs: TBC & TBC, West Coast v Wairarapa-BushReferee: Jackson HenshawARs: Mike Lash & Colin Van Der Geest, Zebre Parma v Cell C SharksReferee: Craig Evans (WRU, 34th league game)ARs: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) & Dante Delia (FIR)TMO: Jon Mason (WRU), Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff RugbyReferee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 23rd league game)ARs: Finlay Brown (SRU) & Ru Campbell (SRU)TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU), Leinster v BenettonReferee: Jaco Peyper (SARU, 11th league game)ARs: Paul Haycock (IRFU) & Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)TMO: Ian Davies (WRU), Scarlets v UlsterReferee: AJ Jacobs (SARU, 11th league game)ARs: Mike English (WRU) & Elliot Mayor (WRU)TMO: Sam Grove-White (SRU), Vodacom Bulls v Edinburgh RugbyReferee: Adam Jones (WRU, 23rd league game)ARs: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU) & Griffin Colby (SARU)TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU), DHL Stormers v ConnachtReferee : Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 17th league game)ARs: Morne Ferreira (SARU) & Stephan Guldenhuys (SARU)TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR), Ospreys v Emirates LionsReferee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU, 3rd league game)ARs: Rhys Jones (WRU) & Dai Cambourne (WRU)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU), Dragons RFC v MunsterReferee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 25th league game)ARs: Simon Rees (WRU) & Aaron Parry (WRU)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU), Bath Rugby v WaspsReferee: Wayne BarnesARs: Anthony Woodthorpe & Jonathan HealyTMO: Luke Pearce, Northampton Saints v Leicester TigersReferee: Karl DicksonARs: Dan Jones & Jamie LeahyTMO: Stuart Terheege, Worcester Warriors v Newcastle FalconsReferee: Adam LealARs: Andrew Jackson & John MeredithTMO: Claire Hodnett, Bristol Bears v London IrishReferee: Tom FoleyARs: Jack Makepeace & Wayne FallaTMO: David Rose, Saracens v Gloucester RugbyReferee: Craig Maxwell-KeysARs: Greg Macdonald & Phil WattersTMO: Rowan Kitt, Exeter Chiefs v HarlequinsReferee: Ian TempestARs: Joe James & Phil WattersTMO: Dean Richards, London Scottish v Jersey RedsReferee: Simon HardingARs: Joe James & Shane Lewis, Cornish Pirates v Bedford BluesReferee: Alex ThomasARs: Kevin Williams & Darryl Chapman, Doncaster Knights v RichmondReferee: Mike HudsonARs: Gregg Dawson & James Cornell, Ealing Trailfinders v Hartpury UniversityReferee: Neil ChiversARs: Peter Brunt & Simon Adams, Coventry v AmpthillReferee: George SelwoodARs: Anthony Woodthorpe & Ian Bibey, Caldy v NottinghamReferee: Harry WalbaumARs: Simon Park & Andrew Ashwell, Harlequins Women v Gloucester-Hartpury WomenReferee: Tom BirdARs: Mike Lamb & Emma Sly, Exeter Chiefs Women v Worcester Warriors WomenReferee: Rebecca PiddlesdenARs: Fiona Brunt & Emily Hope, Sale Sharks Women v Wasps WomenReferee: Nia ParsonageARs: Ben Simpson & Tim Dyer, Saracens Women v Bristol Bears WomenReferee: Mike LambARs: Melissa Wright & Simon Bourne, Leicester Tigers v WaspsReferee: Anthony WoodthropeARs: Simon Park & Peter AllanTMO: Stuart Terheege, London Irish v Northampton SaintsReferee: Dan JonesARs: Darryl Chapman & James Clarke, Newcastle Falcons v Sale SharksReferee: Hamish SmalesARs: Gregg Dawson & Jamie Leahy, Harlequins v SaracensReferee: Mike HudsonARs: Gareth Holsgrove & Mike Woods, Bristol Bears v Exeter ChiefsReferee: George SelwoodARs: Simon Adams & Peter Brunt, Bath Rugby v Gloucester RugbyReferee: Joe JamesARs: Ryan Collier & Phil Watters, USA Perpignan v RC ToulonReferee: Thomas CharabasARs: M.Noirot & R.DuhauTMO: C.Marchat, LOU Rugby v Stade Franais ParisReferee: Adrien DescottesARs: T.Trainini & C.BultetTMO: E.BRIQUET CAMPIN, Aviron Bayonnais v Union Bordeaux-BglesReferee: Jonathan GasnierARs: D.Beun & F.ChazalTMO: E.Gauzins, Montpellier Hrault Rugby v Section PaloiseReferee: Vincent Blasco baqueARs: A.MARBOT & G.EliasTMO: C.Lafon, Castres Olympique v CA BriveReferee: Ludovic CayreARs: J.LESPES & TBCTMO: D.Grenouillet, Stade Toulousain v Racing 92Referee: Luc RamosARs: B.Rousselet & C.BatsTMO: P.Bonhoure, ASM Clermont v Stade RochelaisReferee: Sebastien MineryARs: P.Nuchy & T.MalletTMO: J.Rebollal, Colomiers Rugby v RC VannesReferee: ADRIEN MARBOTARs: Stephane Coulon & Sylvain JaymesTMO: Patrick Dellac, Biarritz Olympique PB v US CarcassonneReferee: Thomas CherequeARs: A.LAC & S.DesvauxTMO: B.Bessot, US Montalbanaise v Stade Montois RugbyReferee: Benoit HernandezARs: C.BOULAY & M.Gharbi tarchounaTMO: TBC, Oyonnax Rugby v USON NeversReferee: Julien CastaignedeARs: F.Bouzac & W.PracheTMO: P.Pechambert, Soyaux-Angoulme XV v AS Bziers HraultReferee: Kevin BRALLEYARs: H.Lasausa lespy labaylette & B.EscoubetTMO: N.Datas, FC Grenoble Rugby v Stade AurillacoisReferee: M.NoirotARs: T.Santamaria & D.DayreTMO: J.GIRAUD, RC Massy Essonne v Provence RugbyReferee: Evan URRUZMENDIARs: P.Bru & N.ROCHETMO: L.Sclafer, Rouen Normandie Rugby v SU AgenReferee: Jeremy ROZIERARs: F.Hourquet & S.BrayelleTMO: C.Berdos, Newport v CardiffReferee: Mike EnglishARs: Ben Breakspear & Stuart KibbleTMO: Ian Davies, Aberavon v LlanelliReferee: Ben BreakspearARs: Steffan Edwards & Dai Cambourne, Carmarthen Quins v SwanseaReferee: Elgan WilliamsARs: Carwyn Williams & Jamie Morgan, Ebbw Vale v RGC1404Referee: Gwyn MorrisARs: Gavin Roberts & Mark Butcher, Merthyr v LlandoveryReferee: Stephen AllsopARs: John Darcy & Greg Morgan, Pontypridd v BridgendReferee: Simon MillsARs: Elliot Mayor & Wayne Davies, Rugby World Cup 21 pool games match officials appointed, New Zealand referees recognised with international caps, All the referees, ARs and TMOs for the weekends international fixtures, and domestic league action around the rugby world [], Another good column by David Flatman in todays Independent on Sunday: David Flatman: Referee has an impossible job so lets repair the rapport Sun, 24 Oct 2010 There is little I find more ungraceful in [], Weekend referees, ARs & TMOs from around the worlds leading rugby leagues. We owe that to the players. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Here are all kick-off times and dates for the 144 matches of theUnited Rugby Championship 2022/2023 season. 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. Pressure rises for SA sides in Vodacom URC. [10] Nika left the field, stitched the cutting and happily returned in 12 minutes to finish the match. He is still human. ALSO READ:Stormers vs Bulls player ratings Springbok coaches will be happy. He has been on the IRB Elite panel (the highest level in the world) since 2009. Stormers vs Bulls player ratings Springbok coaches will be happy, Resident owing over R200 000 caught reconnecting, Missing girl found safe; Suicidal female sends VN and goes missing, Supreme court ruling versus the harsh reality of queer people in Kenya, That didnt age well! |EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! Any proper post-match analysis would embarrass the inconsistency of how they controlled the game. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Sat 17 Dec 2022 - 09:30 - Full Time. And his appointment, as the new Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) is equally perfect timing. 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. 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. News. Clancy refereed the 2007 Churchill Cup final and the 2009 and 2011 European Challenge Cup finals. We answer back to the coaches. So yes, Im very excited about where were going with this tournament. United Rugby Championship Table - Rugby Union - BBC Sport United Rugby Championship Table All times are UK and subject to change. The referees are accountable. This is a full-on international competition, and just as these players will go to the. 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. Aviva Stadium. By the age of 20 he had already suffered 5 concussions. As match officials I can assure you we are motivated to make our contribution as best we can. 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 They want clarity on what the written law is, and then the application on the day. The big challenge is to bring consistency and alignment to world rugby refereeing. Were doing this because we owe it to the product. Cookie. Peyper to have a voice in World Rugby's discussions on future laws. SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams says "patience" has played a big part in his playing career so far. In 2019 he attracted rugby followers' attention when during the U20 Six Nations match he was temporarily substituted after a blood injury. Perfect timing, he says of this phone call.