Bernard Jackman: World Rugby needs to simplify the game
World Rugby needs to simplify the game to take pressure off referees and not alienate people from the sport, according to Bernard Jackman.
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France captain backs officials after TMO decision seals narrow win
EDINBURGH : France were sure they had held up Scotland over their line with the final play to complete a 20-16 Six Nations win at on Saturday, as captain Gregory Alldritt said the officials made the correct decision to deny the home side a try.
Townsend frustrated as late TMO decision denies Scotland win
EDINBURGH : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was left frustrated by a controversial Television Match Official call in their 20-16 Six Nations loss to France at Murrayfield on Saturday, after his side believed they had won the game with a try after the hooter.
France hold off home team Scotland for controversial Six Nations win
Scotland thought they had snatched victory at the death but the video referee could not find conclusive proof to overturn referee Nic Berry's on-field call of no try after adjudging the ball not to have been grounded by Rory Darge over the line.
Scotland's Darge, Gilchrist back from injury to face France
:Scotland co-captain Rory Darge is back in the side to take on France in their Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday as Grant Gilchrist also returns in the second row, both players having missed the thrilling 27-26 win over Wales last weekend.
Russell leads Scotland against Wales as Darge misses out
:Flyhalf Finn Russell will lead Scotland in their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with co-captain Rory Darge missing out through injury, though the back row forward will return for the visit of France on Feb. 10.
Ireland resist change as new era beckons in Six Nations
It seems like only a few short weeks ago that Ireland's World Cup dreams came tumbling down at the Stade de France.
Finn Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing the air with Gregor Townsend
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony he and head coach Gregor Townsend have found following a fractious past.