Owen Doyle: Chaotic cock-up cost Munster and it reflects badly on a number of people
The lineout is supposed to be a contest for possession, but this trial appears to be heading in the opposite direction
Owen Doyle: As game faces an existential threat, World Rugby must not duck the replacements question
Use of 7-1 split is clearly against the spirit of the game
Referee tolerated too much chat and needless sledging from Munster
Weekend injuries go some way to explaining why participation is falling quickly; it’s hardly a mystery
Alex Nankivell’s straight red for collision with Cian Prendergast was right call
Bunker was missing in action at MacHale Park, as Connacht left it too late to fire on all cylinders
Owen Doyle: Time for referees to stop running shy of showing red cards
Shocking hit on Ireland’s Hugo Keenan by Italy’s Ross Vintcent in Six Nations match an obvious example of need for ultimate sanction
Owen Doyle: Italy had a great chance to beat Ireland but they hit the self-destruct button
Ireland will have legitimate questions about two key moments which were bungled by officials
Owen Doyle: Some decisions made in the Ireland v France game were utterly bizarre
Antoine Dupont injury should draw attention to major problem at the breakdown in rugby
Owen Doyle: World Rugby should leave the lineout alone and fix the scrum
World Rugby's lineout law trial risks veering into black comedy
Owen Doyle: Ireland were major beneficiaries of the new 20-minute red card against Wales
Ireland were major beneficiaries of the new 20-minute red card against Wales
Owen Doyle: Refereeing of penalty advantage bears no resemblance to what is written in the laws
A penalty try should be awarded if foul play prevents a try from being scored in ‘a more advantageous position’
Ref should have given Ireland a penalty try but Henshaw can count himself lucky
Unlike James Doleman at Murrayfield, Nika Amashukeli’s communication at Twickenham was ideal – firm, concise, precise, polite
Owen Doyle: England can question calls but must know referee didn’t cause Ireland’s win
Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France
Owen Doyle: Give the scrum back its purpose or risk damaging the Six Nations - and Australia’s regeneration
Let’s hope the Six Nations is not overly affected by debatable scrum decisions
Owen Doyle: Nika Amashukeli showed again why he is the best referee in the world
Leinster were fortunate against Bath with the sequence of events leading up to Obano red card
Chris Busby resigning shows Mack Hansen issue has been botched from first to last
Affair raises serious questions for URC and IRFU, and is unlikely to do much for recruitment and retention of referees