Here is an overview of the latest rugby news from Friday, August 16. Coaching staff suspended The entire coaching staff of the French under-18 rugby team has been suspended following the tragic disappearance of a player. Medhi Narjissi was swept out to sea on Wednesday 7 August during a player recovery session at Diaz Beach … Read more
These are the rugby headlines from Wednesday morning, August 7. Welsh referee dies Former Welsh referee Ken Parfitt has died at the age of 83. The widely respected official never made it to the international judging panel, but refereed all over the world. He officiated at the Hong Kong Sevens and refereed for the All … Read more
Tom Curry is sent to the bunker 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 official ‘bunker’ for televised matches at such short notice ahead of this year’s World Cup. French referee Mathieu Raynal also believes … Read more