Leinster hold off late charge from Toulon to edge into Champions Cup final Leinster held off a late fightback from Toulon to reach the Champions Cup final with a 29-25 victory at Aviva Stadium The Guardian - UK · May 2
Anthony Belleau turns the screw as Northampton see off rivals Leicester Northampton’s European duo of Anthony Belleau and Edoardo Todaro inspired them to a 32-26 win against Leicester The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
Met Police staffer accused of taking and sharing photos of dead car crash victims Luke Pearce is charged with two counts of misconduct in a public office The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
Met employee in court accused of taking photos of human remains at car crash Luke Pearce, 26, of Sandhurst, Berkshire, is charged with two counts of misconduct in a public office Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025
Ross Vintcent red card: Why was the Italy back row sent off against Ireland in the Six Nations? Vintcent saw red early in the second half after making head to head contact with Ireland full back Hugo Keenan The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
Ireland vs Scotland referee: Who is Six Nations official Luke Pearce? The Englishman will take charge of the final round fixture The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
Australia 7-33 South Africa: men’s rugby union international – as it happened The Springboks demolished the Wallabies in Brisbane to end Joe Schmidt’s unbeaten start The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024
Why AI could make app-based smartphones a thing of the past A world without traditional smartphones is coming sooner than you expect as companies make shift to AI Android Central · Mar 1, 2024
South Africa vs Tonga referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Luke Pearce? The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
New Zealand vs Namibia referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Luke Pearce? The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as WRU investigation update issued and UK Government steps in to stabilise sport The latest rugby news and stories from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jun 2, 2023
Joy Neville to be first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup Nika Amashukeli will also become the first Georgian to referee at a World Cup The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Referee Luke Pearce wiped out by giant lock amid gasps from crowd The official hit the deck after a thumping clash with a player Wales Online · Mar 26, 2023
Ireland survive Murrayfield madness to keep Grand Slam dreams alive It sets up a shot at glory against England at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday Irish Mirror · Mar 12, 2023
ABC News · Dec 7, 2022 Oxygen-starved Murray crayfish returned to the river revitalised after 'spa' experience in NSW Riverina Hundreds of oxygen-starved Murray crayfish plucked from floodwaters have been returned to the river after undergoing an amazing transformation.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022 Scotland beware: Vern Cotter has Fiji well-drilled and ready for fight - Martin Hannan The World Rugby official rankings for the men’s international game made interesting reading when they were updated on Monday. There in sixth place…
AAP · Oct 29, 2022 Hooper happy to return to Test rugby arena Michael Hooper didn't miss a beat in his return to Test rugby after taking a mental health break, celebrating his birthday with a Wallabies win over Scotland.
ABC News · Aug 14, 2022 Why carp, one of Australia's worst introduced pests, could be a great budget-friendly fish With fish prices tipped to continue rising, we're being encouraged to broaden our nets and try eating different species, including carp.
Wales Online · Jul 19, 2022 Referee Luke Pearce admits regret and apologises to Billy Vunipola for incident Luke Pearce apologised because he thought he's let himself down
The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022 Chile upset USA in Colorado to secure first ever Rugby World Cup place Los Cóndores down Eagles 31-29 and 52-51 on aggregate to win a thriller, leaving US with last chance in repechage
Wales Online · Apr 2, 2022 'Reckless' Wales international leaves Faf de Klerk sprawled on floor as Austin Healey calls for punishment Saracens scrum-half Aled Davies avoided a card following his big collision with Springboks No 9 Faf de Klerk
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022 Ashton equals record as Leicester make playoffs with victory at Exeter Leicester guaranteed their place in the Premiership playoffs with an impressive 22-17 victory at Exeter
Wales Online · Mar 12, 2022 'I'm looking after you!' Ref halts Six Nations game to help player despite his arguments Referee Luke Pearce has received plaudits for his handling of the incident during the Italy v Scotland game
Bristol Post · Mar 12, 2022 English referee Luke Pearce praised for quick thinking in Italy vs Scotland clash The English referee spotted a potential head injury and was quick to act
Birmingham Post · Feb 1, 2022 Conwy home improvements firm started as one man band now aiming for £1m turnover after pump house move Luke Pearce set up L Pearce Home Improvements Ltd in 2018 and has just moved into a former pump house in Rhos-on-Sea