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Albornoz Suspended for Four Matches Over Intimidatory Confrontation With Referee

World Rugby’s independent committee cut a six‑match entry point to four after Tomás Albornoz admitted the charge and issued public and private apologies, costing Argentina and Toulon key fixtures.

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2mo ago

France’s Oscar Jégou Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over Alleged Eye Contact in Scotland Match

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9mo ago

Hollie Davidson to Become First Woman to Referee a Men’s Six Nations Match

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10mo ago

De Jager Red Card Upheld as Springbok Lock Handed Four-Match Ban

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11mo ago

World Rugby Confirms 23-Referee Panel and Key Appointments for November Tests

Match Officials

Albornoz Suspended for Four Matches Over Intimidatory Confrontation With Referee

Heyneke Meyer’s SWD Eagles Win 2026 Currie Cup First Division

Independent Panel Reduces Quesada Ban to One Test

World Rugby Names Match Officials for July Nations Championship Window

France’s Oscar Jégou Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over Alleged Eye Contact in Scotland Match

Hollie Davidson to Become First Woman to Referee a Men’s Six Nations Match

De Jager Red Card Upheld as Springbok Lock Handed Four-Match Ban

World Rugby Confirms 23-Referee Panel and Key Appointments for November Tests