Owen Doyle: TMOs have their part to play but they must not overplay itImprovements in technology have put referees back in control but TMOs play key sweeper roleTue Oct 01 2019 - 18:00
Owen Doyle: Referee selectors must be pulling their hair outAngus Gardner did not affect the result but the breakdown was a Japanese free for allMon Sept 30 2019 - 07:00
Owen Doyle: A red card is not a referee issue – it’s a player/coach issueIf a player merits a red card, then please don’t shoot the referee – he is but the messengerWed Sept 25 2019 - 07:00
Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIAWorrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekendMon Sept 23 2019 - 06:09
Owen Doyle: Rugby World Cup could see high risk of serious injuryOmens not great when you see top coaches decrying red card for Barrett last monthWed Sept 18 2019 - 06:00
Owen Doyle: Referees will be under more scrutiny than ever at this World CupThe 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection processSat Sept 14 2019 - 08:30
Licence to assault: Rugby players need to be protected so let’s protect themFormer Test referee Owen Doyle writes that not enough is being done for player welfareThu May 23 2019 - 07:00
