Colin Newboult 16 Jan 2025 Siya Kolisi and Antoine Dupont the ‘nicest’ captains as top Test referee opens up on dealing with rugby’s biggest stars Top Test referee Luke Pearce discusses working with superstars such as Siya Kolisi and Antoine Dupont. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Dec 2024 WATCH: Stade Francais ditch rugby tactics for WWE brutality with Brock Lesnar-inspired suplex and ‘dangerous’ clothesline Stade Francais had two players red carded for WWE-inspired challenges. Champions Cup
David Skippers 02 Aug 2024 Rugby Championship match officials announced as Luke Pearce referees Wallabies v Springboks opener The match officials for this year's Rugby Championship have been announced with Luke Pearce refereeing the opening game. Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 12 Jul 2024 Nigel Owens: Why the Springboks got lucky with disallowed James Lowe try Nigel Owens has weighed in on James Lowe’s disallowed try against the Springboks. South Africa
Jared Wright 02 Jun 2024 Premiership semi-finals winners and losers: Deserving finalists, departing legends and Jonny Hill’s bust-up Our winners and losers from the two Premiership semi-finals. Premiership
Colin Newboult 19 May 2024 Owen Farrell lashes out at ‘pathetic’ England prop after ‘Lionel Messi dive’ Saracens captain Owen Farrell was not impressed by the antics of Sale Sharks’ Bevan Rodd during Saturday’s Premiership clash. Premiership
Lawrence Nolan 02 Apr 2024 Loose Pass: Referees finally begin the ‘war’ on timewasting after an ironic retirement Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Lawrence Nolan 13 Feb 2024 Six Nations law discussion: Luke Pearce’s stock continues to rise after classy showing during Ireland v Italy Referee Luke Pearce showed his class during the clash between Ireland and Italy on Sunday. Six Nations
Jared Wright 06 Feb 2024 World Rugby confirm referee change for Ireland’s Six Nations match Luke Pearce is set to officiate his 50th Test on Sunday. Six Nations
Lawrence Nolan 28 Nov 2023 Loose Pass: Transfers, talking back and paywall television Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Adam Kyriacou 26 Mar 2023 WATCH: Referee Luke Pearce floored by Harlequins’ South African lock Irne Herbst Watch as English referee Luke Pearce is accidentally knocked to the floor by Harlequins' South African second-row Irne Herbst in the Premiership game. Harlequins
Lawrence Nolan 28 Feb 2023 Loose Pass: High ball contests, head hits, man of the match, commercials and captaincy Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Adam Kyriacou 18 May 2022 Champions Cup: Wayne Barnes to referee final while Luke Pearce gets Challenge Cup whistle English officials Wayne Barnes and Luke Pearce have been handed the refereeing whistles for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals. Champions Cup
Lawrence Nolan 21 Apr 2022 Champions Cup: Match official teams announced Luke Pearce will be handling the highest-profile tie in a thrilling round of European Cup quarter-finals, taking charge of Munster v Toulouse. Champions Cup
