Wallabies' brutal approach to discipline problem The Wallabies are going to great lengths to address their ill-discipline before coach Joe Schmidt hands the keys over to Les Kiss. AAP · Jul 9
RU:Here's Johnny! Crusaders stretch Super Rugby streak The Crusaders have cemented a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth, with fullback Johnny McNicoll scoring three tries as they trounced the Blues. AAP · Jun 6
Here's Johnny! Crusaders stretch Super Rugby streak The Crusaders have cemented a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth, with fullback Johnny McNicoll scoring three tries as they trounced the Blues. AAP · Jun 6
Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test World Rugby has called for greater respect to be shown towards match officials following the furore over the pivotal late call in the second Test The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025
World Rugby hits back at Joe Schmidt over criticism of controversial decision in second Lions Test The governing body have said Schmidt’s comments post-match were ‘disappointing’ The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Steve Borthwick believes pressure is on All Blacks to extend record streak Steve Borthwick, the England coach, has said all the pressure is on New Zealand for the second Test at Eden Park The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
Technology and TMOs have turned up spotlight on rugby union referees Former referee Nigel Owens fears that TMOs offer a ‘licence to get things wrong’ but new technology could change that The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024
Wales vs England referee: Who is Six Nations official Nic Berry? Australian Berry will officiate the round five clash The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
England vs Argentina referee: Who is Rugby World Cup bronze final official Nic Berry? Australia Berry will officiate the penultimate game of the tournament on Friday evening The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019 The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019 The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Ireland 36 Scotland 14: Scots crash out Rugby World Cup Scotland needed a miracle against Ireland but they were already defeated by half-time. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023
Ireland vs Scotland referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nic Berry? Berry is one of the referees at this year’s tournament The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Argentina vs Samoa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nic Berry Berry is one of the referees at this year’s tournament
The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023 France 30 Scotland 27: Stirring comeback not enough for Townsend's men The Scots will regard this game as a huge positive step with the World Cup kicking off in four weeks’ time.
Wales Online · Mar 18, 2023 France v Wales referee Nic Berry was publicly ripped apart and left distressed The Australian is set to take charge of France v Wales on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022 Death threats prompt RFU to demand further action taken against Erasmus English rugby chiefs wrote an angry letter to their South Africa counterparts after referee Wayne Barnes and his family suffered a torrent of abuse
Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022 Warren Gatland slams 'indefensible' behaviour of South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has criticised South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus for his habit of critiquing refereeing decisions against his side via social media
Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022 Tonight's rugby news as Warren Gatland calls out 'indefensible' rival and Lydiate sends message of thanks The latest rugby stories and headlines from Wales and the wider world
Irish Mirror · Nov 2, 2022 Rassie Erasmus insists he hasn't picked Jason Jenkins for the Boks for his Ireland insights 'It would be stupid to bugger around with a guy's career', said South Africa's director of rugby ahead of Saturday's collision with Ireland
Wales Online · Jul 8, 2022 Warren Gatland reveals his 'disappointing' fallout with Rassie Erasmus and explains how Wales can beat South Africa Gatland says he hasn't spoken properly to Erasmus since the Springboks defeated Wales at the 2019 World Cup and outlines how they fell out big time during Lions tour
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022 Why players should not be silenced on refereeing issues in rugby union Abuse should never be tolerated but dialogue and explanation is a better solution than punishment for speaking out
Wales Online · Mar 6, 2022 Sunday rugby headlines as Rassie Erasmus reveals his 'sad' fallout with Warren Gatland as he breaks silence Here is the leading rugby news from Wales and across the world for Sunday March 6
Wales Online · Feb 13, 2022 Ex-Scotland captain claims referee was influenced in Wales win as he pinpoints the moment it all started to go wrong for Scots We all know the effect a full Principality Stadium can have on Wales but there are claims it affected the referee, too