The Emirates Match Officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2025 have been announced, showcasing a stellar…
Category: The Whistle
Luke Pearce shares his insight into how he stays grounded during the intensity of a game
Being the referee in the middle of an international game of rugby is by no means…
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…
England vs Australia referee is a qualified doctor by day, his brother was a professional footballer
The England vs Australia referee has been confirmed for this Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash at…
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…
Match officials confirmed for summer matches, England vs All Blacks referee announced
The appointment of match officials for the men’s June-July international window, the restructured Pacific Nations Cup,…
“First Former Olympian” – World Rugby Confirm Match Officials for Paris Olympic Rugby Sevens Tournaments
World Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials, that will take charge of the…
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…
