Mathieu Raynal to retire from refereeing after July internationals

RETIRING: Mathieu Raynal is to retire from refereeing following the July international window. Pic:Michael Steele/Getty Images

Mathieu Raynal is to retire from refereeing following the July international window as World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont pays tribute to the Frenchman.

Raynal will take charge of his 50th test match during that international window to become the 13th World Rugby referee to reach the milestone.