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.
Gregor Townsend feared Scotland deja vu during Cardiff collapse that brought 2010 flashbacks
Gregor Townsend feared Scotland deja vu as he watched his team cling on to an opening Six Nations victory by their fingernails.
Wales 26 Scotland 27 RECAP as Scots survive by the skin of their teeth to break Cardiff curse
Scotland got off to a winning start in the Six Nations but they came close to being on the losing end of a famous comeback form Wales.
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.