Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand Referees’

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  Glen Jackson to retire from professional refereeing

  Jan 10, 20 • 2564 Views • General News, International, National, New Zealand, World Rugby • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on Glen Jackson to retire from professional refereeing

  Former golden boot turned New Zealand professional referee, Glen Jackson has today announced he is hanging up the whistle, and retiring from professional refereeing after an on-field career that has spanned 25 years. The five-time New Zealand Referee of the...

  
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  Referee Rebecca Mahoney set to make New Zealand Rugby history

  Sep 12, 18 • 1677 Views • General News, International • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on Referee Rebecca Mahoney set to make New Zealand Rugby history

  Former Black Fern Rebecca Mahoney is set to become the first New Zealand female referee to officiate a first class men’s fixture when she controls the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship match between Thames Valley and King Country this Saturday. Mahoney was...

  
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  Domestic Competitions game priorities for referees

  Aug 20, 18 • 1840 Views • General News, National • Shaun Liddle • Comments Off on Domestic Competitions game priorities for referees

  With the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play. New Zealand Rugby Head of Referees Bryce Lawrence said that player safety remains paramount and deliberately dangerous acts would be...