Shang hopes stunning Australian Open win can boost men's game in China
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Wayne Barnes launches rugby match officials body after online threats
Wayne Barnes helped launch the first representative body for senior rugby union officials on Tuesday after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media.
Jones calls for ref respect ahead of Boks showdown
England head coach Eddie Jones insists referees must be treated with respect as he once again prepares to face a South Africa team who will be without Rassie Erasmus at Twickenham.
Rassie making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' - John Smit
Rassie Erasmus's conduct has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", according to Springbok great John Smit.
South Africa's Erasmus handed two-game match-day ban
South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been handed a two-game ban from all match-day activities by World Rugby after tweets he posted that were perceived to be critical of referees.
WATCH | Rassie reacts to uproar over his tweets: 'I just want supporters to understand'
SA Rugby's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, on Tuesday responded to critics questioning his recent Twitter postings.
Boks get another English ref for Italy Test, Barnes on assistant referee duty
An Englishman will again oversee a Springbok Test when the world champions tackle Italy in Genoa on Saturday.