Rugby Championship 2022 match official appointments - rugby referee [4][11] According to Nika himself, McHugh is not only a coach for him, but also his friend. There is no doubt that Henning has a very clear vision of where he wants to get to with the match officials. URC Round 14 - Referee appointments | Rugby365 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. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results . TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. By Hamid Shalizi and James MackenzieKABUL (Reuters) - Political horsetrading over appointments to Afghan police and army commands has created chaos for security forces fighting the Taliban in strategic areas such as Helmand province, a leading opposition politician said.Umer Daudzai, a former interior minister, now part of a new opposition group, said the power-sharing arrangement at the heart . In 2019 he attracted rugby followers' attention when during the U20 Six Nations match he was temporarily substituted after a blood injury. ANNOUNCEMENT: Match officials | Round 6 (Rescheduled Fixtures) 3. Featuring the four Irish provinces, four South African franchises and the eight. Match officials confirmed for Round 15 #BKTURC #URC. READ |SPRINGBOKS CENTURION CLUB: MEET THE MAGNIFICENT 7. All times shown are french time, refresh to see your local time. As is the case with most Ulster wins, No8 Duane Vermeulen was at the heart of the victory. He has also refereed in the Pro14, the European Rugby Champions Cup, the Six Nations Championship and the Rugby Championship. 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. Christophe Ridley - Wikipedia United Rugby Championship: Munster overpower Ospreys with impressive Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (IRFU),Paul Haycock (IRFU)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland), Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales) , Ben Breakspear (Wales)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Federico Vedovelli (Italy) , Franco Rosella (Italy)TMO: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)Assistant referees: Dewi Phillips (Wales), Elliot Mayor (Wales)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland), Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa, 13th league game)Assistant referees: Joy Neville (Ireland) , Andrew Fogarty (Ireland)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Ru Campbell (Scotland)TMO: Eric Gauzins (Italy), Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)Assistant referees: Padraic Reidy (Ireland),Stuart Douglas (Ireland)TMO: Brendan Pickerill (New Zealand), Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)Assistant referees: Clara Munarini (Italy) , Riccardo Angelucci (Italy)TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland), URC Boss reveals how SA teams silenced Euro Cup critics, Leinster in pound seats after intriguing URC Round 12 results, Van Heerden will soon be calling the shots at Stormers, 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. Mark Keohane slammed the performance of the match officials for the Stormers and Bulls URC derby at Loftus on Saturday. United Rugby Championship | LinkedIn Each week, teams from five rugby powerhouse nations, cross the hemispheres to compete and fight for the right to be our champion. 03:15 | 25 Feb. With at least 12 camera angles available the fan is now on the field and not just in the stands anymore. Those are the players we're refereeing. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship, with the Springboks kicking off their campaign against New Zealand on Saturday, 6 August in Nelspruit, where Angus Gardner will be the referee. They are concerned that there may be interpretation differences and it catches them off guard. Coming soon after the close of the summer international window, theres many familiar faces in the list. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Stormers prop Brok Harris revealed his side's only mission is to win the United Rugby Championship title again. 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. United Rugby Championship Table - Rugby Union - BBC Sport [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]. John Lacey is a former Ireland A and Ireland Sevens rugby union international and current rugby union referee. by James Richardson. Referees are under more scrutiny now than ever before. Mathieu Raynal returns to TRC action for the first time since 2018. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) on LinkedIn: EPCR and the The referees are accountable. We cant control perceptions out there, but performance kills perceptions and we know that. And will see the regular season come to an end in Round 18 on 23 April 2023. 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. cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics. Peter Fitzgibbon is an Irish international rugby union referee. As an international referee he has taken charge of matches in the Six Nations Championship, the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Damon Murphy looks after the SA v Argentina game in Durban. Nika Amashukeli (Georgian: ) is a Georgian rugby union and World Rugby elite referee. LIONS v GLASGOW WARRIORS RECAP | URC | Rugby365 Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches. HIGHLIGHTS. He also refereed in the Celtic League, the Six Nations Championship and the Tri Nations. They want clarity on what the written law is, and then the application on the day. [14][11] Nika Amashukeli claims that David McHugh has been the biggest influence on his career and changed the way he thinks. 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. Peyper to have a voice in World Rugby's discussions on future laws. Tweeps recall Terry Phetos win the lotto tweet, Royal chat: Harry to answer Spare questions in virtual book event. When Sam Grove-White is going to referee the Bulls for the first time, hell call up Mark Lawrence or Jaco Peyper and Marius van der Westhuizen and ask for key pointers as to the Bulls playing style and how he should approach them. URC reaction: Mark Keohane slams referee's lack of balls His primary playing position was at fly-half. Fijian Referee MISAELE VAKADRANU Attached To United Nations Looks To Set Up Rugby League In Austria Full Story: | 14 comments on LinkedIn 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. United Rugby Championship: Munster v Ospreys. 28-09-2022 11:36. 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) Those are the players we're refereeing. 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. Were more than ready to play our part, he says. He has been on the IRB Elite panel (the highest level in the world) since 2009. 02 Mar 2023 12:01:00 Consistency is hugely important, and it will be my key focus. [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. Would you be interested in join a refereeing membership? Munster 49-42 Scarlets: Dwayne Peel's side fall agonisingly short in Would you be interested in join a refereeing membership? Duration. Selected to join the European Youth Parliament (UK) in January of 2023 after a written selection process. It is the lack of balls of a referee and the obvious prejudice of a TMO that infuriates me the most. 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. SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! We never say were going to be perfect. 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship Fixtures It aims to provide non-formal education for young people on a wide range of political . Here are all kick-off times and dates for the 144 matches of theUnited Rugby Championship 2022/2023 season. 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 . Overview: Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. After retiring as a referee in 2004, McHugh worked as a referee performance officer and then manager for the Irish Rugby Football Union. United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 Fixtures and Results. 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. List of United Rugby Championship referees - FamousFix List The United Rugby Championship is a professional club rugby competition with 16 clubs from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa & Wales participating. NEWS: The match officials for the United Rugby Championship Round Nine fixtures have been confirmed. They send us clips on a weekly basis. Pressure rises for SA sides in Vodacom URC. 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. 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. [11] Nika himself admits that Jol Jutge had an invaluable positive influence on his career.[5]. Marius van der Westhuizen refereed the match but Keohane opined that he was guilty of allowing TMO Marius Jonker to assume control the match. United Rugby Championship - Latest News & Videos | Rugby365 Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)Assistant Referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland) &: Ru Campbell (Scotland)TMO: Jon Mason (Wales), Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)Assistant Referees: Dan Carson (Ireland) & Padraic Reidy (Ireland)TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy), Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)Assistant Referees: Morne Ferreira (South Africa) & Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa)TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)Assistant Referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa) & Griffon Colby (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (Italy) & Francesco Meschini (Italy)TMO: Sean Brickell (Wales), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant Referees: Jason Bessant (Wales) & Simon Mills (Wales)TMO: Matteo Liperini (Italy), Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant Referees: Adam Jones (Wales) & Stephen Allsop (Wales)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland), Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)Assistant Referees: Oisin Quinn (Ireland) & Sam Holt (Ireland)TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland), Hendricks: How Bulls can end Stormers' stranglehold, REVEALED: Why Lions are staying at Ellis Park, 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, VIDEO: World Rugby referees explain the new laws for 2023. News & Features | SA Rugby 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. He played as a flanker then inside centre, and as an outside centre for Georgia at U17, U18 and U19 levels. The South African succeeds Greg Garner, who had served as the league's Elite Referee Manager since . Pascal Gazre (b. April 23, 1977) is a rugby union referee from France who represents the French Rugby Federation at the international level in refereeing. 2020-21. As a player Neville represented Ireland at both the 2006 and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cups. Watch the replay, unemotionally, and you will see what I mean. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. in United Rugby Championship 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. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. To producing the best rugby, the best coaches, the best players, and the best match officials.. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. Up against a few of his South Africa teammates, the 63-cap Springbok would have wanted to . James Trust - Regional Vice President (SE) - European Youth Parliament 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. Match officials confirmed for Round 15 @Vodacom #URC. SOAPIES UPDATE: Get all your SOAPIE tea right here. Dwayne Peel's side . The United Rugby Championship ( URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. His second match Romania v Scotland was called off due to COVID-19 restrictions. 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. 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. Preview. Photo: Niel Germishuys. No Rasta as SA Rugby reveals match official panels for 2023. Lions star's bold statement amidst difficult period. Tappe Henning outlines his vision for United Rugby Championship referees SA Rugby Referees | News Those are the players were refereeing. There are some very knowledgeable people in this competition top players and coaches and referees. NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. Take part in our quiz and WIN R1 000 in cash! cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional. His job is to help get the referees, coaches and players all on the same page of a United Rugby Championship that is redefining world rugby with its melting pot of different cultures and different playing styles between the teams of the north and the south. Round 14 Match Official Appointments - United Rugby Championship 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. 2022-23 United Rugby Championship - Wikipedia NEWS: Three female match officials have been promoted to join Aimee Barrett-Theron on the national refereeing panel in a ground-breaking move, announced by SA Rugby on Friday. There is not a referee in the world that will have a conscious bias towards a team. Apart from Gardner, the Springboks will also have as referees Luke Pearce of England (New Zealand in Johannesburg on 13 August); a trio of New Zealanders in Paul Williams (against Australia in Adelaide on 27 August), Ben OKeeffe (against Australia in Sydney on 3 September), and James Doleman (against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 17 September); and Damon Murphy of Australia (against Argentina in Durban on 24 September). Head of Match officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) Tappe Henning has called on referees to crack down on dissent from players. URC Team Announcements for Round 15 | Ultimate Rugby Players, News |EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! URC Team Announcements for Round 15 | Ultimate Rugby Players, News We answer back to the coaches. All we are doing is aligning it so it runs smoothly. Refs should deal with player dissent 'in the harshest way' - URC 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. Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. Irish Rugby | United Rugby Championship: Round 1 Preview George Clancy is an Irish rugby union referee. Jaco did the same when he refereed in Ireland. Henning has tremendous respect for the United Rugby Championship as a product and says his fellow match officials share this. Grant Williams: 'I dont have a point to prove'. WATCH |EBEN ETZEBETHS FIANCEE SIGNS NATIONAL ANTHEM IN HIS 100TH TEST. [4] He was selected for Georgia U18 team for 2012 European Under-18 Rugby Union Championship. But were doing it so we can all develop a game we want, and thats best for the tournament and all the teams. Read More Profiles/Interviews 14 Feb 2023 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. Match Officials | World Rugby WATCH | STORMERS GOT LUCKY AS SA TMOS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Respect is a word Henning uses often, and while he doesnt directly say it, there is a sense that he feels it may be lacking when it comes to the rugby referee debate. In 1996 McHugh refereed the inaugural Heineken Cup final. READ |SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! EBEN ETZEBETHS FIANCEE SIGNS NATIONAL ANTHEM IN HIS 100TH TEST, JACQUES NIENABER ADMITS BOMB SQUAD COMES AT A RISK, BREYTON PAULSE HONOURED WITH FLAG BEARER ROLE FOR SPRINGBOKS V WALES TEST, EISH WENA: Inappropriate things caught on live TV [viral video]. January 26-29: Rugby's Referees, ARs and TMOs [3], In 2013 Georgian Rugby Union started a program aimed at improving the standard of Georgian referees; a new relationship with IRFU has started. News. NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers first United Rugby Championship match at their official home is set to be overshadowed by a planned protest. 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. Ulster v DHL Stormers Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67th league game) ARs: Andrew Cole (IRFU) & Paul Haycock (IRFU) . Tries: Fekitoa, Coombes 3 . ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Ulster v Stormers (Kingspan Stadium, Belfast - Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT; 21.35 SA time) Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland) Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (IRFU),Paul Haycock (IRFU) 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. 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.