Wednesday Round-Up
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Wednesday Round-Up
Luatua extends deal: Blues back-row Steven Luatua has signed a new deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union which will take him through to the end of the 2017 season. Luatua has made over 40 appearances for the Blues and has 14 caps for the All Blacks, making his debut in the 24-9 win against France in 2013, he also featured for the Barbarians in 2014. At 23 years old, Luatua has a big future ahead of him for the All Blacks and will prove to be a great international player by the end of his career, coach Sir John Kirwan has said.
Refs for World Cup Released: World Rugby have announced the 12 member panel that will officiate the 2015 Rugby World Cup. France will provide three referees, New Zealand, South Africa, England and Ireland will provide two each with one from the Welsh Rugby Union. Wayne Barnes, George Clancy, JP Doyle, Jérôme Garcès, Pascal Gauzere, Glen Jackson, Craig Jouber, John Lacey, Nigel Owens, Jaco Peyper, Romain Poite and Chris Pollock will be the referees who will be tasked with officiating the games. The selection was made after a comprehensive review of refereeing performances by the World Rugby Match Official Selection Committee.
Dan Hayes
