Being the referee in the middle of an international game of rugby is by no means…
Author: Mark Hayward
Luke Pearce on spectator communication being key to enhance their experience of the game
Along with our partners at ACME whistles, we caught up with one of rugby union’s top…
Luke Pearce explains how the ‘on mic’ law change at this year’s Autumn Internationals is a big step forward for officials
Luke Pearce is quickly gaining a reputation as one of rugby union’s greatest referees, officiating some…
Cisco Lopez – Behind the whistle: Journey to the Olympics
Cisco Lopez began his refereeing career after a rugby injury led him to study the laws…
Rugby sevens at Paris 2024
Rugby sevens referee Cisco Lopez made history last month when he was one of the first…
Alex Reid: Changing the way referees approach fitness
Along with our partners at ACME Whistles we spoke to the RFU’s Match Officials Strength &…
The World Rugby pathway to international refereeing
During the European Rugby referee event, our partners at ACME Whistles were able to check in…
Alex Reid: The new approach to match official fitness
Along with our partners at ACME Whistles we spoke to the RFU’s Match Official Strength &…
Phil Davies – World Rugby Director of Rugby – talks about his philosophy around developing world class match officials
As part of the European Rugby referee event earlier this month, our partners at ACME Whistles…
Rugby Europe look to change the narrative around refereeing with new European event engaging more than 20 countries
Supported by the team at ACME Whistles and Organised by Charlie Brown, Regional Training Manager at…
Holly Wood – The journey from player to ref
Holly Wood began her refereeing after a successful career as a player. In collaboration with our…
Life behind the whistle: How the game has changed!
UK’s leading referee takes a step back in time to review some of the oldest known…
Karl Dickson – Behind The Whistle: Being the opening ref
Along with our partners at ACME whistles, we caught up with Karl to discuss how it…
Karl Dickson shares what it’s like in the spotlight preparing and reffing a Six Nations game
Karl Dickson will be opening the 2023 Guinness Six nations tournament on the 4th February. Along…
Alex Reid: Bringing professionalism to the fitness of referees
Along with our partners at ACME Whistles we spoke to the RFU’s Match Officials Strength &…
