Nigel Owens: Nonsense rule makes a mockery of rugby and Mack Hansen was out of order
Ahead of the Six Nations, refereeing decisions have been in the spotlight again due to the recent incident between Ireland ...
Chris Busby to continue refereeing in the United Rugby Championship
Leinster game that preceded controversial comments from Mack Hansen on refereeing standards which led to player’s ban ...
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‘We want something positive to come out of this’ – How Mack Hansen affair could be a watershed for refereeing
Mack Hansen’s high-profile suspension, and the comments that caused it, prompted a whirl of consequences, unintended or not.
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Andy Farrell hailed 'coolest man on the planet' after RTE Late Late show interview
RTE viewers hailed Andy Farrell the 'coolest man on the planet' after his appearance on Friday night's Late Late Show. The ...
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Andy Farrell's one-word England answer leaves Late Late studio in hysterics
Ireland coach Andy Farrell left the Late Late studio in hysterics after he gave a one-word quip when asked about coaching ...
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Mack Hansen referee course is 'a work in progress' heading into the Six Nations
Hansen, of course, will be in Irish camp in Portugal and will have to deal with the media training class which he will have ...
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Mack Hansen to return 'just a little wiser', says Connacht boss Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins is confident Mack Hansen won't lose any of his personality after he completes his URC-mandated education session ...
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URC to reshape some of Hansen's punishment into something 'more meaningful and impactful'
The league hopes to collaborate with the Connacht wing to achieve a greater understanding between players, officials and fans ...
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Referees' boss Tappe Henning hopes 'game will benefit' from Mack Hansen incident
The exact nature of Mack Hansen's re-education training is still under discussion but the URC is hopeful it will allow for the Ireland wing to present a "player's perspective".
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URC ref at centre of Mack Hansen storm still ‘available for selection’ as officiating chief claims they have ‘a thicker skin than an elephant’
The referee at the centre of Mack Hansen’s outburst, Chris Busby, has not retired just yet after reports claimed that he ...
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Mack Hansen referee course is 'a work in progress' heading into the Six Nations
WORK IN PROGRESS: Connacht’s Mack Hansen compulsory course on match officiating is a work in progress as he heads into his fourth Six Nations campaign, according to his Connacht coach Pete Wilkins.
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Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Mack Hansen will be ‘just a little bit wiser’ after completing URC’s media training
Connacht coach Pete Wilkins is confident that Mack Hansen will not lose any of his colourful personality when the squad ...