Owen Doyle: Rugby union in grave danger of being thrown to the wolves by new ‘innovations’
The sport is in rude health here. If the situation was reversed, would SRP really be pushing for heavy-handed change?
Owen Doyle: Referees get an armchair ride as Leinster and Ulster crash and burn
Discipline, defence and breakdown decisions shape European deciders for Leinster and Ulster
Owen Doyle: Spitting is just as bad as eye-gouging – it drags rugby into the sewer
Diarmuid Barron’s complaint went no further due to lack of evidence, but Munster dug deep for a crucial win
Owen Doyle: Ulster fans booed the referee, but he got the penalty try decision right
Nathan Doak’s collision with Stomers’ Leolin Zas did not have great force, but it was to the head
Owen Doyle: End of TV director controlling what is shown on replay cannot come soon enough
Failure to show dangerous head contact on Alfie Barbeary meant Bordeaux culprit escaped possible red card
Owen Doyle: What parent would let their child play rugby after seeing the carnage at Thomond?
Clash of provinces was more like Russell Crowe’s Gladiator than a sporting occasion
Owen Doyle: All referees should have a serious rethink about how they address players
Andrew Brace was the latest official to adopt a soft approach. Trust me, it’s a waste of breath
Owen Doyle: Someone needs to have a word with some of these referees – and their critics
The great official Francis Palmade showed how it should be done, with help from Marcel Marceau
Owen Doyle: Intrusive TMO involvement cost Ospreys a famous win against Ulster
Decision by referee Anthony Woodthorpe and his TMO David Roseon completely misread the situation and it was a blot on the Challenge Cup
A small bone to pick with the refereeing of Hollie Davidson and Aimee Barrett-Theron
After giving a good explanation for a decision, there is no need to answer supplementary questions
Owen Doyle: Oscar Jegou incident shows why World Rugby needs to look at disciplinary protocols
French flanker’s four-match ban for eye gouging shows up many of the shortcomings of the system
Owen Doyle: England right to feel aggrieved by France’s penalty try
Nika Amashukeli did a good job overall in a match with the highest degree of difficulty and intensity
Owen Doyle: The officials let Wales down against Ireland
Visitors were heroic in defeat and had reason to feel aggrieved by refereeing inconsistencies
Owen Doyle: Positive vibes from World Rugby summit could be spoiled by a fly in the ointment
Decision to leave laws unchanged is good for the sport, but what will Super Rugby Pacific make of it all?
Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws
During their Six Nations loss to Ireland, England’s players were constantly yapping at Frenchman Pierre Brousset