. . Match officials confirmed for this weekend #BKTURC #URC. The European Youth Parliament UK (EYPUK) is a leading apolitical and youth-led educational charity. World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee Chairman, Graham Mourie said, We have a group of very committed match officials who, like players, continually work on their game through a robust, team-driven 360 degree review process. [10] Nika left the field, stitched the cutting and happily returned in 12 minutes to finish the match. Watch the replay, unemotionally, and you will see what I mean. HIGHLIGHTS. 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. And will see the regular season come to an end in Round 18 on 23 April 2023. SPOTLIGHT: Star No.8 Francke Horn believes the Lions can be a surprise package in the not-too-distant future. South Africa Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Category:United Rugby Championship referees Pages in category "United Rugby Championship referees" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. 28-09-2022 11:36. Fhatuwani 'Rasta' Rasivhenge (born in Johannesburg on 3 January 1986) is a South African rugby union referee who is a member of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) Elite Panel. He is still human. The referees will make mistakes, but we shouldnt read bias into that. NEWS: The match officials appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 10 festive fixtures have been confirmed. 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. SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams says "patience" has played a big part in his playing career so far. unitedrugby.com. NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixtures have been confirmed. 2022-23 . Nika is coached and mentored by David McHugh, who is employed by Georgian Rugby Union as a Head of Referees Committee. 17 February 2023 Rugby Union. Are you a true House of Zwide soapie superfan? The big challenge is to bring consistency and alignment to world rugby refereeing. As is the case with most Ulster wins, No8 Duane Vermeulen was at the heart of the victory. [1] Nika watched his first ever full rugby match on TV during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, when his father "literally forced"[1] him to watch Ireland v Georgia. 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. Rome , Italy - 25 February 2023; Referee Mike Adamson during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. [11] Nika himself admits that Jol Jutge had an invaluable positive influence on his career.[5]. The veteran referee is stepping into one of the most challenging new roles of his career. 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. The competition runs from 6 August to 24 September, with each of the four teams playing a total of six matches. Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Sam ONeil (Scotland)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Sam Holt (Ireland)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland), Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)Assistant referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Griffon Colby (South Africa)TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)Assistant referees: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Ian Kenny (Scotland)TMO: Jon Mason (Wales), Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Carwyn Williams (Wales)TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland), Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Simon Rees (Wales)TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant referees: Jason Bessant (Wales), Mark Butcher (Wales)TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy), The full team of Cheetahs now playing elsewhere, 'True professionalism': Bulls to honour Steyn with benefit year, The Munster medical update that will have the Bok coaches purring, 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. How much of a Momentum Proteas Womens cricket fan are you? 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. Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. It was spectacularly unfair. It has been a challenging and exhausting week for the Lions players, as the Ellis Park-based franchise looks to end a five-match United Rugby Championship losing streak. Leinster v Cardiff Rugby Referee: Jaco Peyper (SARU, 13th league game) ARs: Joy Neville (IRFU) & Andrew Fogarty (IRFU) TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU) Theres a game for most of the usual suspects as well. The Rugby Championship. 02 Mar 2023 12:01:00 [6] Nika was among the first young referees recruited through this program in 2013. SPRINGBOKS V IRELAND END-OF-YEAR TEST SOLD OUT! The United Rugby Championship will be bigger, bolder and stronger than its predecessors. Referees must be consistent over 80 minutes. [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]. Some days Im up at 05:00 to give coaches answers before they go to the training field to explain it to their players. ALSO READ:Stormers vs Bulls player ratings Springbok coaches will be happy. Dwayne Peel's side . Were doing this because we owe it to the product. Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men's Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures. As a player Neville represented Ireland at both the 2006 and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cups. John Lacey is a former Ireland A and Ireland Sevens rugby union international and current rugby union referee. 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. Sunday, March 7 Edinburgh v Benetton - KO 17:15 BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 13th competition game) Featuring the four Irish provinces, four South African franchises and the eight. Munro & J. WhitcombeTMO: G. 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I suspect therell be plenty of clock watching this weekend after the time-wasting furore reached epic proportions. On his appointment, he exclaimed eagerness to spearhead a 'collaborative approach' between referees and coaches to encourage positive play. Im not making drastic changes here.