REUTERS: Nigel Owens, who refereed the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, will get the 2019 tournament underway when he takes charge of the opening game ...
REUTERS: Nigel Owens, who refereed the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, will get the 2019 tournament underway when he takes charge of the opening game between Japan and Russia in Tokyo on Sept. 20.
England’s Wayne Barnes is also officiating for the fourth time, while South Africa’s Jaco Peyper is on course to take charge of his 50th international - Japan v Samoa on Oct. 5. "With significant strength in depth in international officiating, the team was selected on merit after a comprehensive review of performances," World Rugby said in a statement on Friday." features an exciting and strong blend of experience and youth and follows a hugely productive match officials camp in Japan last week focusing on team culture, processes and alignment."
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
World Cup countdown starts for South Africa, Australia at Ellis ParkSouth Africa and Australia ramp up their World Cup preparations when they clash in their opening game of the shortened Rugby Championship season ...
Read more »
Rugby: Australia to seek 'quality' over nationality in Cheika successorRugby Australia want a 'quality' coach over a home-grown one in picking Michael Cheika's successor, director of rugby Scott Johnson has said.
Read more »
Rugby: Etzebeth backs changed Boks to rise to the occasion against AustraliaSouth Africa captain Eben Etzebeth says the team selected for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday is not ...
Read more »
NZ Rugby cancel 'fraudulent' tickets bought for Springboks testWELLINGTON: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have cancelled more than 700 tickets for next week's hotly anticipated All Blacks test with South Africa in ...
Read more »
Pumas eye best chance of first win over All BlacksArgentina have never beaten New Zealand at rugby in 32 matches but momentum on one side and personnel changes on the other mean they may never ...
Read more »
Naisarani to debut for Australia, but O'Connor misses outJOHANNESBURG: Australia have selected uncapped Melbourne Rebels number eight Isi Naisarani for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa ...
Read more »