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Abuse of officials and players at Rugby World Cup sparks legal action

Abuse of officials and players at Rugby World Cup sparks legal action

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes received death threats during the tournament in France.

Joy Neville to make history as first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup

Joy Neville to make history as first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup

Wed, 10 May, 2023

The 39-year-old has been included among seven television match officials for the tournament.

France prop Uini Atonio given three-game ban for high tackle on Rob Herring

France prop Uini Atonio given three-game ban for high tackle on Rob Herring

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

The forward will miss games against Scotland and England but will be available against Wales if he completes a coaching intervention programme.

France's Atonio cited for tackle on Rob Herring

France's Atonio cited for tackle on Rob Herring

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

The prop avoided a red card in France's Six Nations game against Ireland on Saturday when referee Wayne Barnes judged the tackle merited a yellow card

Andrew Porter avoids further punishment for Brodie Retallick incident

Andrew Porter avoids further punishment for Brodie Retallick incident

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

The 26-year-old’s challenge left Brodie Retallick with a fractured cheekbone.

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