Rugby World Cup 2019: Men In The Middle - Sponsored by Emirates

The Sports Chronicle has teamed up with Emirates, official worldwide partner of the Rugby World Cup, to bring you an exclusive series telling the story of Rugby World Cups past from the unique perspective of the men in the middle, international referees, Wayne Barnes, Nigel Owens, Jaco Peyper and Ben O’Keeffe.

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I Don’t Strive To Be Popular

As he embarks on his fourth consecutive Rugby World Cup as a referee, Wayne Barnes shares his insights into the world of an international referee,…

Wayne Barnes18/09/2019

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Born Into Rugby

International rugby referee, Nigel Owens, tells the story of his journey from growing up in rural West Wales to taking charge of the final at…

Nigel Owens18/09/2019

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The Day That Changed South Africa

Ahead of his second Rugby World Cup as a referee, Jaco Peyper, recalls witnessing Rugby World Cup 1995 in South Africa as a 15-year-old, the…

Jaco Peyper18/09/2019

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Dunedin To Sapporo Dome

On his debut as a referee at Rugby World Cup 2019™, Ben O'Keeffe shares his memories of growing up in the rugby culture of New…

Ben O'Keeffe18/09/2019

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Win An Ireland V Scotland Screening Experience, Thanks To Emirates

It's finally here! Ireland and Scotland are about to go head to head in their Rugby World Cup™ 2019 opening match! And Emirates in partnership with…

The Sports Chronicle10/09/2019

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