World Rugby has come under fire from one of its leading referees for introducing the television match official “bunker” at such short notice before this year’s World Cup.

You can watch the clip below. The match was being televised and the commentary team were in stitches. World Rugby referee Ben O'Keefe commented with clapping emojis in response.

Referees are the most scrutinised and criticised members of professional rugby. They have no fans; a team of four neutral mercenaries employed to keep the peace in a sport where interpretation of ...

A Namibian rugby player has been handed a lifetime ban after tackling the referee in shocking footage. The incident took place in a match between Grootfontein Rugby Club and Reho Falcons last month.

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Rugby referee Ben Thaler has been praised by fans after the way he handled a sending off following a headbutt offence. Swinton Lions man Richard Lepori and a Dewsbury Rams opponent became ...