Graphic: Super Rugby refs for Round 1

Three local referees will take charge of the matches involving South African franchises during the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Four Saffa refs crack Super Rugby nod

Four South Africans have been included in the 12-man refereeing team that will officiate in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’

Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Aussies slam ‘out of depth’ ref

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and former captain Phil Kearns have slammed the officiating at Ellis Park and questioned the overall standard of elite referees after Australia’s loss to the Boks.

Perenara: Infringement was ‘clear and obvious’

TJ Perenara has suggested it was ‘clear and obvious’ that the Hurricanes should have been awarded a penalty in the dying moments of Saturday’s semi-final against the Crusaders.

Local ref for Sharks-Lions derby

Referee Marius van der Westhuizen will be in charge of the match between the Sharks and Lions at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

Neutral ref for Stormers-Saders clash

Australian Nic Berry will be in charge of the match between the Stormers and Crusaders at Newlands on Saturday.

Fraser to officiate Stormers tour ender

Mike Fraser will take charge of the Stormers’ final match on tour against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Ref howlers demand scrutiny

Accuracy and fairness should be prized above entertainment as rugby looks to win back the fans, writes JON CARDINELLI.

New SA referee on Super Rugby panel

AJ Jacobs has been appointed to the 15-man panel of Vodacom Super Rugby referees.