NRL 2026: Stephen Crichton bumps into Ashley Klein in act of ‘gamesmanship’ to deny Rabbitohs try
Stephen Crichton has been called out for an act of “gamesmanship” when he intentionally bumped into referee Ashley…
Australian World Cup referee Shaun Evans responds to accusations he used a hate symbol at World Cup
The Australian referee at the centre of the World Cup hand gesture controversy has responded after calls to…
Papakura rugby league officials accused of yelling abuse at junior game in Auckland
One letter, from a mother who couldn’t attend the match, says her son came home to tell her…
World Cup: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dismisses concerns over ticketing, visa issues
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says people need to “chill” and trust the game’s governing body as visa issues…
Somali football referee Omar Artan denied entry to US days out from World Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States despite being selected to officiate in…
State of Origin referee Ashley Klein’s decision to send off Kalyn Ponga backed by NRL
The NRL has backed State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, saying his decision to send off Queensland fullback…
USA Referee Luke Rogan named to 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship panel
With World Rugby summer match official appointments now confirmed, MLR and USA Rugby are pleased to highlight a…
Rico Verhoeven questions officiating in controversial stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Rico Verhoeven suspected foul play in his fight with Oleksandr Usyk before the final bell sounded. Outrage from…
Scottish FA condemns ‘vigilantism’ after referee’s details leak online for controversial penalty
The referee who awarded Celtic a controversial penalty in their 3-2 win over Motherwell in the Premiership title…
Daniel Dubois wins hideous brawl against Fabio Wardley as referee questioned over delayed stoppage
Daniel Dubois came back from two knockdowns to deal Fabio Wardley a brutal and bloody first defeat as…
Two men charged after alleged assault of referees following junior rugby grand final in Canberra
Two men have been charged with assault after an alleged coward punch attack during a junior rugby sevens…
Rugby World Cup 2025: Kiwi referee Maggie Cogger-Orr named for semifinal
“Being chosen for a Rugby World Cup semifinal is a pinnacle moment for both players and match officials,”…