Here’s a roundup of the latest rugby news for Friday, August 16. Technical director staff suspended The entire coaching staff of the France U-18 rugby team has been suspended following the tragic disappearance of a player. Medhi Narjissi was swept out to sea during a player rescue session while competing in the team’s Under-18 international… Read More »
Here are the rugby headlines for Wednesday morning, August 7. Welsh referee dies Former Welsh referee Ken Parfitt has died aged 83. The widely respected official never made it onto the international panel but refereed around the world, officiating matches in the Hong Kong Sevens and officiating the All Blacks’ match against the United Services… Read More »
England’s autumn meeting with New Zealand is part of new pre-season national team package bought by TNT Sports – Lynne Cameron/Getty Images England’s match against New Zealand will be shown on TNT Sports in November after the broadcaster became the new home of England and Ireland’s autumn rugby internationals. Distribution to free streamers is yet… Read More »
Tom Curry sent to the dugout after receiving a yellow card from referee Mathieu Raynal – PA/Mike Egerton World Rugby has come under fire from one of its leading referees for introducing the television match official “dugout” so soon before this year’s World Cup. French referee Mathieu Raynal also believes that officials should be able… Read More »