All we are doing is aligning it so it runs smoothly. 11 months. WATCH as World Rugby referees Angus Gardner and Matthew Carley sit down to explain all the latest laws for players. Ulster: Mike Lowry; Rob Lyttle, James Hume, Stewart Moore, Ben Moxham; Billy Burns, Nathan Doak; Eric O'Sullivan, Tom Stewart, Jeff Toomaga-Allen; Alan O'Connor (captain), Sam Carter; Harry. Those are the players we're refereeing. Sept 15-22 Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Referee, AR & TMO appointments: Rugby Championship, NPC & Farah Palmer Cup, Appointments: The Rugby Championship 2019 & Bledisloe Cup referees, ARs and TMOs, 26 officials from 10 unions involved in the 12 matches. Bok Women to play Canada and Spain in Madrid. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. World Rugby match official appointments for international matches and tournaments. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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Nika is coached and mentored by David McHugh, who is employed by Georgian Rugby Union as a Head of Referees Committee. 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! 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He would also referee the 2001 final, making him the first referee to take charge of two European Rugby Champions Cup finals. [4][11] According to Nika himself, McHugh is not only a coach for him, but also his friend. A competition like the United Rugby Championship is taking the watching of the game to another level entirely with new technology. Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland) Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Sam O'Neil (Scotland) TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland) Munster v Scarlets ( Musgrave Park, Cork - Kick-off: 19.35 ; 19.35 GMT) Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland) Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Sam Holt (Ireland) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland) SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Were accountable. 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. Kick-off: 19:35 GMT Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU) Assistant Referees: Adam Jones (WRU), Ben Breakspear (WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) Ulster v Stormers Ad Ulster head coach Dan McFarland will be looking to build on their recent win over Sale Sharks when they face the Stormers at Kingspan Stadium on Friday. Sat 17 Dec 2022 - 09:30 - Full Time. Instant Highlights. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. BKT United Rugby Championship - Round 13. Previously a student at the University of Gloucestershire, [3] Ridley began refereeing professionally in 2016. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. EURO REFEREE NEWS: The return of EPCR's tournaments will see history made when an all-women's team of match officials takes charge of a Challenge Cup Round Three fixture. Vodacom United Rugby Championship. He is still human. SPOTLIGHT: Star No.8 Francke Horn believes the Lions can be a surprise package in the not-too-distant future. EURO REFEREE NEWS: The return of EPCR's tournaments will see history made when an all-women's team of match officials takes charge of a Challenge Cup Round Three fixture. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. Referees to 6 March 2023 Vodacom/BKT URC, Currie Cup 1st Division, SA Rugby u20, and Varsity Rugby continue with their rounds. Dwayne Peel's side . There is more information around a decision than ever before. And thats the message Henning will keep communicating in every changeroom and on every rugby field in South Africa, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales because for him the goal is right there in the competitions name. Overview: Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. Each week, teams from five rugby powerhouse nations, cross the hemispheres to compete and fight for the right to be our champion. Im not making drastic changes here. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. 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. Ulster Rugby. Andy Brace (pic top left) will be in charge of the watch whistle for the final round TRC match as New Zealand v Australia play again this weekend. In his early youth Nika Amashukeli played soccer. As is the case with most Ulster wins, No8 Duane Vermeulen was at the heart of the victory. United . He was named as the best Georgian referee many times since 2013. Date of birth: 18 June 1971. But people with blanket opinions have no accountability. How do these people still have a job a week later?. Aviva Stadium. . 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. News. [2][3][4], Nika started playing rugby for Jiki at the age of 11. He has been on the IRB Elite panel (the highest level in the world) since 2009. We need to align.. The 'United Rugby Championship will kick off in September 2021 as the top clubs from South Africa (Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls) combine with the Guinness PRO14 to create a world-class 16-team league. Highlights include: 26 officials from 10 unions involved in the 12 matches Mike Adamson (Scotland), Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and James Doleman (New Zealand) to make Championship debuts Mathieu Raynal (France) will referee in The Rugby Championship for first time since 2018 On his appointment, he exclaimed eagerness to spearhead a 'collaborative approach' between referees and coaches to encourage positive play. New Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship, Tappe Henning, has outlined his vision for the tournaments referees. [10] Nika left the field, stitched the cutting and happily returned in 12 minutes to finish the match. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six . Cell C Sharks VS Munster. cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional. The veteran referee is stepping into one of the most challenging new roles of his career. 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) 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. By the age of 20 he had already suffered 5 concussions. Coaches want more consistency in how key areas of the game are being refereed. Damon Murphy looks after the SA v Argentina game in Durban. Were doing this because we owe it to the product. [], Copyright 2023 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes, 2023 Guinness Six Nations match officials announced, Episode 36 New Zealand Rugbys lower tackle height plans for 2023, 23-27 February: Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Rugby Australia growing female match official representation with 2023 leadership program, on 22-28 September Rugby Championship et al Referee, AR & TMO appointments, on Pro player talks sense about refereeing. UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1: Friday, September 24 -. 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. This isnt just an issue for South Africa and the #URC league, but it is an issue for the game globally. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. McHugh refereed matches at the 1995, 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups. United Rugby Championship Fixtures and Results Dialogue is key in this process, and Henning has been in constant communication with coaches in both hemispheres to address their concerns and questions. What I loved about the game was the intensity; what I loathed was the refusal of the referee to officiate the match and the bias from the TMO to decide when he wanted to influence play in the match. ALSO READ:The URC is a field of dreams for Springbok duo, CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES BY JAMES RICHARDSON. England, United Kingdom. He has also refereed in the Pro14, the European Rugby Champions Cup, the Six Nations Championship and the Rugby Championship. Emirates Lions v Glasgow Warriors | Instant Highlights | Round 6 | URC 2022/23. Kaizer Chiefs could sign R30 million rated duo for FREE! I suspect therell be plenty of clock watching this weekend after the time-wasting furore reached epic proportions. Coming soon after the close of the summer international window, theres many familiar faces in the list. And hes prepared to join them in working tirelessly to reach this objective. As match officials I can assure you we are motivated to make our contribution as best we can. Cookie. NEWS: The match officials' appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 10 festive fixtures have been confirmed. The referees are accountable. And his appointment, as the new Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) is equally perfect timing. 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. Scottish referee Mike Adamson during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome, Italy, on February 25, 2023. He primarily played as a scrum-half. There are replays and zoom-ins and highlights. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The English referee Wayne Barnes revealed he was close to giving up the whistle after officiating Frances Test against South Africa. EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! Thats not an excuse, but whats hurting us is when people express an opinion without accountability. by James Richardson. So yes, Im very excited about where were going with this tournament. NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. The South African succeeds Greg Garner, who had served as the league's Elite Referee Manager since . Match officials confirmed for Round 15 #BKTURC #URC. Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men's Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures . The United Rugby Championship ( URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. It was the first season that the competition is referred to as the United Rugby Championship, having previously been known as the Pro14. [5] He made his debut refereeing in the 2021-22 United Rugby Championship, refereeing the match . I would offer my own assessment of the match officials, but I dont want to be invited to referee half a dozen under-10s games. READ |SHARKS COACH DROPS BOMBSHELL ON SBU NKOSI. Tappe Henning has just climbed off a flight and walked into his hotel room. BBC is not responsible for any changes. 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. 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. Instant Highlights. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Match officials confirmed for this weekend #BKTURC #URC. He also refereed in the Celtic League, the Six Nations Championship and the Tri Nations. It is the lack of balls of a referee and the obvious prejudice of a TMO that infuriates me the most. The 2021-22 United Rugby Championship was the twenty-first season of the professional rugby union competition originally known as the Celtic League. WATCH | STORMERS GOT LUCKY AS SA TMOS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park Kick-off: 14:00 local (12:00 GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Griffin Colby (South Africa) TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa) READ MORE: United Rugby Championship: Crunch time for defending champions the Stormers News Share this Article He played as a flanker then inside centre, and as an outside centre for Georgia at U17, U18 and U19 levels. Zebre will hope the new season signals a change of fortunes for . The biggest part of my job is putting in place communication channels so there is a central point of feedback for the coaches. "The United Rugby Championship has the top players in the world. 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. Peyper to have a voice in World Rugby's discussions on future laws. The United Rugby Championship will be bigger, bolder and stronger than its predecessors. . Dual Rugby World Cup final referee Hollie Davidson and two-time men's Rugby World Cup referee Jaco Peyper head a stellar inaugural management committee elected to the representative body for international high performance match officials, chaired by Mark Egan . NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. This is a full-on international competition, and just as these players will go to the. ANNOUNCEMENT: Match officials | Round 6 (Rescheduled Fixtures) 3. Surprisingly, theres a NZ team of four on that one, with the nearest neutral referee in Amber McLachlan (bottom left) already overseeing the Fijiana v Canada match. 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.