Person: John Jeffrey

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Nigel Owens set to break record for refereeing Test matches

Welshman Nigel Owens is set to break the world record for most Test match appearances by a rugby union referee this summer.

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Censure of Joubert not unprecedented

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Officials move to clarify role of TMOs as hold-ups face criticism

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Wilkinson backs simulators plan

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Nigel Owens in charge for key Irish RWC clash

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Passion gone south

IRB admit Rolland wrong to block Wallabies’ substitution

Referee Alain Rolland was wrong not to allow Australia to make a late substitution and finish their match against South Africa with 15 men, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said hours after backing the officials’ original decision.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

Scottish rugby in a sad state

Saturday’s game against England at Twickenham will be Ireland’s 14th test game in eight months and will have a defining influence on how that period is judged.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Clarke names unchanged team as U-20s close in on Slam

JUST like their senior counterparts, ‘Grand Slam’ is not a term being used loosely around Allen Clarke’s Ireland U-20 camp.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2009

Scotland U20s make two changes for Ireland game

Scotland Under-20s have brought in full-back Robbie McGowan and first choice centre Robbie Johnston as their two changes to start against Ireland at McDiarmid Park, Perth tomorrow (kick-off 7.30pm).

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009

Baird spells danger for Ireland as Scots in bid for redemption

FORMER Scotland and Lions international winger Roger Baird will have plenty reason to cheer the Scotland Under-20’s at Dubarry Park tonight (7.30pm).

Fri, 22 Feb, 2008

You know rugby and soccer are coming to Croker when ...

... THE signs are there. Subtle indications. Oblique hints. You’re not getting hit over the head or anything, but if you have eyes to see you’ll see that the day is fast approaching and the portents are all around.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2007

Capitalising on Scotland’s weak set-pieces could be the key

RECENT events ensure Scotland’s visit to Lansdowne Road Saturday will be greeted by caution and respect from all in the Irish squad.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Leinster’s Lions on prowl in Glasgow

LIONS duo Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy will form the centre partnership for Leinster in their Celtic Cup quarter-final clash with Glasgow on Friday night, (Lansdowne Road, 7.30pm).

Wed, 27 Apr, 2005

Jeffrey hits out at Scottish rugby chiefs

Former Scotland international John Jeffrey has lashed out at the Scottish Rugby Union for failing the game north of the border.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2003

Sole predicts good year for Irish

SCOTLAND are backing Ireland to give England and company another run for their money in the battle for the Six Nations title — even without Keith Wood.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2003