Alain Rolland

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Scotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on Sunday

Officials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect players

The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process

Van Graan expects another ‘big battle’ as Munster visit in-form Connacht

Analysis of video replays has ensured many more correct decisions than wrong ones

World Rugby take responsibility after assistant referee worked with England at training

England coach concedes that he will have to consider his public utterances in the future

From club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial success

Unshackled Wales look set to pose Ireland problems when the Six Nations resumes

World Rugby’s admission that TMO was wrong greeted with ire by England coach

‘Warren Gatland spoke to Alain Rolland, and they confirmed the TMO made a mistake’

Popular figure determined to end his period with Munster by claiming silverware

England look too strong for France in second World Cup semi-final at Kingspan Stadium

Penalties for reckless or accidental hits have increased since guideline was introduced

‘He’ll be a bit disappointed, but it’s best decision moving forward for Sam and Wales’

World Rugby has been forced to try to address rising prevalence of head injuries

Referee Appointments Administrator says safety of players is main concern

‘If you’re looking to leave a legacy somewhere, you don’t want to hit back at it’

“It’s something I will be dealing with Alain Rolland afterwards. And see if we can get something out of it. But I doubt it.”

GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas

Rolland harshly sends off Welsh captain and Gatland’s men lose to France by a point

England winger’s score in 2007 final is disallowed as South Africa dethrone the holders

Secondrow is knocked out and sent off for his troubles in 1987 World Cup semi-final

Lions’ winger missed ten weeks due to three concussions he suffered last season

Warren Gatland says winger has been in great shape during training camps

Matt Giteau’s moment of magic lights up flat Heineken Cup finale

It won’t give them a second shot at Saracens, alas, but they owe it to the player, themselves and the game

Brian O’Driscoll has been a major player in his province’s evolution on French soil

Problem with officiating is so deep rooted it’s having impact on players' livelihoods

Munster skipper still struggling with injury, Donnacha Ryan almost certainly out of Toulouse clash

O’Driscoll marks his potentially final derby affair with game’s decisive try

Matt O’Connor upbeat about injured duo ahead of Heineken Cup quarter-final

Second-half try seals victory over Munster before injury forces him off

Last five Leinster v Munster games

Leinster coach knows they will have to be “really, really good” to beat Munster at the Aviva Stadium

Irish official drafted in for Leinster’s meeting with Munster after Pascal Gauzere was injured

Irish provinces learn officials for their matches in the knockout stage