http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3943,00.xmlLaws and Referees news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 09 May 2008 08:42:01 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyNigel Owens will referee his first Heineken Cup Final when Munster face Toulouse at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, May 24."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3538783,00.html3943_3538783Thu, 08 May 2008 17:52:51 GMTRugby UnionMike Titcomb, a top club and Test rugby referee who served on the international panel for ten years, has died at the age of 75."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3529999,00.html3943_3529999Tue, 06 May 2008 19:12:25 GMTRugby UnionWe enter crunch time in the Guinness Premiership as play-off permutations and European qualifications will be finally known. Elsewhere, the Super 14 season enters its penultimate weekend before their own knockout stages."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3528755,00.html3943_3528755Tue, 06 May 2008 14:09:23 GMTRugby UnionThe IRB's decision to rubberstamp a global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) has caused our readers much consternation - but there are also those who view the new laws in a positive light. Here are a few of your views on the matter.... "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3520051,00.html3943_3520051Sun, 04 May 2008 19:23:02 GMTRugby UnionThe three SANZAR partners - South Africa, New Zealand and Australia - will meet to select an ELVs package for this year's Tri-Nations series."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3508358,00.html3943_3508358Fri, 02 May 2008 10:39:57 GMTRugby UnionA selection of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) will be trialled at all levels of the game for a period of 12 months, but what do the experts make of the them?"http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3505342,00.html3943_3505342Thu, 01 May 2008 17:59:59 GMTRugby UnionThe International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that 13 of the 23 Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) will undergo a worldwide trial for a 12-month period, starting on August 1, 2008. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3504932,00.html3943_3504932Thu, 01 May 2008 16:16:05 GMTRugby UnionThe International Rugby Board has announced its appointment of referees for the forthcoming Tests and other international matches up to and including July."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3493523,00.html3943_3493523Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:16:45 GMTRugby UnionWith the Heineken Cup semi-finals out of the way, it is back to domestic duty this weekend in the Celtic League as well as a full house of Super 14 fixtures as the frantic rush to the knock-out stages continues. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3496681,00.html3943_3496681Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:35:47 GMTRugby UnionAlain Rolland has had to make a late withdrawal as referee for the Heineken Cup semi-final match between London Irish and Toulouse at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, April 26 due to an injury."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3469939,00.html3943_3469939Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:37:01 GMTRugby UnionThe big games this weekend come in the Heineken Cup, where it is semi-final time, and the Super 14 is heading for the business end of the season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3460154,00.html3943_3460154Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:07:45 GMTRugby UnionIt's domestic rugby in the north as usual with Guinness Premiership, Magners League and Top 14 action the order of the day."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3422671,00.html3943_3422671Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:19:41 GMTRugby UnionUnder-fire Australian referee Paul Marks hasn't paid for his controversial performance last weekend, earning an appointment for a Super 14 fixture next week."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3409847,00.html3943_3409847Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:22:46 GMTRugby UnionRugby's Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) may receive worldwide trials earlier than expected. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3943_3403034,00.html3943_3403034Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:37 GMTRugby Union