Meet the official who was awarded World Rugby Referee of the Year in 2018
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Meet rugby referee Jaco Peyper
Peyper has taken charge of more than 40 Test matches
Why Frans Malherbe is a world great
It goes without saying that South Africa have a very powerful scrum. It’s part of their DNA. And it’s a mindset thing from one to eight, not just the front…
Who is Canan Moodie? Ten facts about the Springbok flier
For anyone late to the young career of Canan Moodie, early impressions of the lightning back may come as a bit of a surprise. But the ‘average’ player has blossomed…
Meet rugby referee Luke Pearce
Welsh-born Luke Pearce has established himself as a highly respected referee in rugby
Meet rugby referee Mike Adamson
Scottish referee Mike Adamson, 36, took charge of his first Six Nations fixture between England and Italy at the 2021 Six Nations. Not since 2002 has a Scot refereed a…
Who is Ben Tameifuna? Ten things you need to know about the Tongan tighthead
Tongan prop Ben Tameifuna was famously stood down by his then-French club Racing 92, after returning from the 2019 World Cup in Japan weighing an unhealthy 160kg. Related: Tonga Rugby…
Meet rugby referee Matthew Carley
Matthew Carley is an English referee who first officiated a professional league game in 2013 in the English Premiership, since progressing to become a trusted World Rugby official.
Is this the next superstar centre for the Springboks?
The move to start Canan Moodie at No 13 has been on the cards for some time. Since joining the wider Springbok training group in July 2022, the youngster has…
Meet rugby referee Andrew Brace
The young IRFU referee talks Belgium, violin playing and World Cup ambitions