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
Owen Doyle: World Rugby have the scrum on death row
Despite its flaws, throwing the scrum to the wolves would represent a grave, irretrievable error for rugby union
Ireland v Italy: Hollie Davidson had a very good first half, but a few calls were perplexing
Becoming the first woman to referee in the men’s Six Nations is a brilliant achievement and we will see more of her
Owen Doyle: Paris referee got big calls right, leaving Ireland with no cause for complaint
Two decisions in particular led to some rumblings, but official Karl Dickson was spot on with both
Chatty officials in Zebre v Connacht match reminded us why change is badly needed
Tiresome back-and-forth between referee and TMO spoiled the match for viewers
Owen Doyle: The IRFU must show Bundee Aki and us all that referee abuse is intolerable
Coaches, captains and players also have key roles to play in changing a growing, unacceptable culture
We need to understand that referees and officials won’t always get it right
Professionalism demands high levels of refereeing accuracy and judgments can often cause disagreement
Rugby referees need to remind themselves they’re not coaches
In the run-up to the Six Nations, it’s vital that refs and players know exactly what’s expected of them