We cant control perceptions out there, but performance kills perceptions and we know that. EPCR and the United Rugby Championship are joining forces with Qatar Airways who will become the Official South African Airline Partner of EPCR and Official 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). South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. SPOTLIGHT: Star No.8 Francke Horn believes the Lions can be a surprise package in the not-too-distant future. SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams says "patience" has played a big part in his playing career so far. News. Cell C Sharks VS Munster. A competition like the United Rugby Championship is taking the watching of the game to another level entirely with new technology. Dialogue is key in this process, and Henning has been in constant communication with coaches in both hemispheres to address their concerns and questions. [14][11] Nika Amashukeli claims that David McHugh has been the biggest influence on his career and changed the way he thinks. Ulster Rugby. The European Youth Parliament UK (EYPUK) is a leading apolitical and youth-led educational charity. 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. 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. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. 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. 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 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Henning has tremendous respect for the United Rugby Championship as a product and says his fellow match officials share this. WATCH | STORMERS GOT LUCKY AS SA TMOS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT. and also played rugby for Thomond RFC. The veteran referee is stepping into one of the most challenging new roles of his career. Description. 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NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. 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. Are you a true House of Zwide soapie superfan? There will obviously be growing pains with such a unique tournament between hemispheres. Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men's Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures . Theres a game for most of the usual suspects as well. 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. Joy Neville (born 24 July 1983) is a former Ireland women's rugby union international and a current rugby union referee. The biggest part of my job is putting in place communication channels so there is a central point of feedback for the coaches. M. United Rugby Championship referees. Overview: Nigel Owens (born 18 June 1971) is a Welsh international rugby union referee. 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. As an international referee he has taken charge of matches in the Six Nations Championship, the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. WATCH as World Rugby referees Angus Gardner and Matthew Carley sit down to explain all the latest laws for players. This is a full-on international competition, and just as these players will go to the. . No Rasta as SA Rugby reveals match official panels for 2023. Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results . Anybody who has a social media account will tell you that this is no easy task. 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 2013 she was also a member of the first Ireland women's team to win the Six Nations, Grand Slam and Triple Crown titles. Keohane felt that this match deserved better officials. 02 Mar 2023 12:01:00 Coaches want more consistency in how key areas of the game are being refereed. [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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [1] The United Rugby Championship will be bigger, bolder and stronger than its predecessors. RT Sport and TG4 will broadcast over 50 free-to-air games for next season's inaugural United Rugby Championship. Referees are under more scrutiny now than ever before. Emirates Lions v Glasgow Warriors | Instant Highlights | Round 6 | URC 2022/23. Not just a particular team. EBEN ETZEBETH POPS THE QUESTION AND SHE SAID YES! Following a busy schedule of men's Test matches across June and July, 12 referees. Those are the players were refereeing. We owe that to the players. 0. United Rugby Championship Autumn Nations Cup U20 Six Nations . 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 Referees to 6 March 2023 Vodacom/BKT URC, Currie Cup 1st Division, SA Rugby u20, and Varsity Rugby continue with their rounds. HT: 0-29. 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. 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. 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. This isnt just an issue for South Africa and the #URC league, but it is an issue for the game globally. As a player, Lacey spent most of career with Shannon in the All-Ireland League. [10] Nika left the field, stitched the cutting and happily returned in 12 minutes to finish the match. [2][3][4], Nika started playing rugby for Jiki at the age of 11. Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results . Following a busy schedule of mens Test matches across June and July, 12 referees will take charge of the matches within a team of 26 match officials, including assistant referees and television match officials. And sometimes Ill work until 23:00. HIGHLIGHTS. The Rugby Championship. There are some very knowledgeable people in this competition top players and coaches and referees. United Rugby Championship: Munster overpower Ospreys with impressive win. 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. 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]. unitedrugby.com. [11] Nika himself admits that Jol Jutge had an invaluable positive influence on his career.[5]. Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. Match Highlights. 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.