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Nigel Owens explains red and yellow card summer Test controversies and says blame game on referees has to stop

The greatest referee of his generation assesses some mouthwatering north v south summer Test showdowns and the refereeing decisions which have hogged much of the limelight

Wales Online · Jul 15, 2022

‘I’ve had enough’: Eddie Jones calls for global summit on future of rugby union

England’s coach has said he wants elite players, coaches and referees to meet in the autumn to discuss how to improve an increasingly stop-start game

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Ireland climb to second in world rugby rankings after historic All Blacks success

Andy Farrell's men became the first Irish side to defeat their hallowed foes in New Zealand

Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

Wales hold talks with World Rugby after being left bemused by Louis Rees-Zammit injustice

Young Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli showed Wales four yellow cards, with one decision in particular frustrating the Welsh management

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2022

Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2022

Sharron Davies launches impassioned tirade slamming RFU over transgender stance

Former British swimming star Sharron Davies criticised the RFU for “putting female athletes in danger” by refusing to adopt a stricter policy against transgender athletes

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

Ireland selection of Sexton deemed a ‘failing’ of concussion protocols

Progressive Rugby, the lobby group for improved treatment of brain injuries in the sport, has condemned the selection of Johnny Sexton for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

Constant online anger threatens to overwhelm thrills on the rugby pitch

Too much shouty negativity and everybody loses: like all the best drama there have to be shafts of warm emotional light as well

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2022

Scotland slip down Rugby world rankings after Argentina defeat

Scotland have slipped below Argentina in the World Rugby rankings following Saturday’s disappointing defeat to the Pumas.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022

New World Rugby rankings as England and France fall and Italy climb after impressive win

World Rugby's official order has had a reshuffle after a dramatic weekend of international rugby

Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022