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.
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Piardi call in Australia-Lions test should be accepted, Erasmus says
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus believes the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a series-winning try in last weekend’s 29-26 win over Australia was "touch-and-go" but World Rugby’s explanation of the contentious call should be accepted.
France saved twice in a row by officiating decisions
For the second consecutive game France were rescued from Six Nations defeat at the weekend by a late controversial officiating decision, leaving Italy heartbroken as they were denied a famous win, just like Scotland before them.
Seething Scotland rugby chiefs demand bungling officials admit they got it WRONG with France no try award
Scotland want World Rugby to admit the bungling match officials cost them a precious Six Nations win over France.
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.
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.
France hold on for 20-16 win in Scotland after late drama
EDINBURGH :France secured a nerve-jangling 20-16 Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, after the hosts felt they had scored a match-winning try at the death but referee Nic Berry ruled the ball had been held up after a lengthy review.
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.