Ireland and New Zealand welcome appointment of Owens
Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion
Rugby World Cup: Mixed messages on high tackles doing rugby no favours
Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also
Owen Farrell escapes citing for Andre Esterhuizen tackle
England player stopped Springbok in his tracks with a shoulder-led tackle late on
Cheika accuses All Blacks of lack of respect
New Zealand Herald newspaper had mocked Australian coach up as a clown ahead of match
Gerry Thornley: Balanced approach required on TMOs
The last thing that anyone wants is games dragging on and on for up to 120 minutes
RWC #46: France march on the Haka before 2011 final
Thierry Dusautoir’s underdogs accept New Zealand’s challenge at expectant Eden Park
Referees need to trust their decisions instead of referring minor incidents to the TMO
Ulster’s game against Zebre last week included perfect examples of what’s fast becoming a time-consuming menace
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