Bernard Sutton has always refuted any claims of favouritism with regards to match appointments and his step away from that responsibility should quell criticism.The new panel includes former players Jason King (also general manager elite competitions), David Fairleigh (officiating coach) and David Boyle (officiating coach), plus ex-referees Russell Smith (officiating coach), Steve Chiddy (bunker senior review official), Jared Maxwell (bunker manager) and Gavin Reynolds (officiating operations manager).

Previously it was referees boss Bernard Sutton who made the weekly appointments for all NRL games.But with two of his brothers - Gerard and Chris - among the officials to choose from, the governing body has opted to take the duties out of his hands.In 2018 there was some controversy when Chris Sutton was picked as a grand final linesman ahead of others who were seen as better options.In charge of the appointments now will be a seven-person independent panel picked by Sutton and the NRL to do the job.They are Jason King, David Fairleigh, David Boyle, Russell Smith, Steve Chiddy, Jared Maxwell, and Gavin Reynolds.Sutton will focus on coaching and the administration side of the referees department, and all officials will still report to him.“This is a strong panel with representatives from all facets of the game,” NRL head of football Graham Annesley said.“We now have former players, former referees, bunker review officials and a representative from NRL football management making our refereeing appointments.“There will be greater rigour around the selection of our referees, more transparency and we expect stronger on-field performances because Bernard Sutton will be able to devote more time to coaching and administration.”The first appointments will be announced on Tuesday ahead of Round 1.A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites.

Match Officials Sky Bet Championship: Play-Off Semi-Final second leg referee appointments 27 July 2020. Watch the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership on KAYO. “This is a strong panel with representatives from all facets of the game. Intrust Super Cup & Colts Round 1 NRL Round 1. "This is a strong panel with representatives from all facets of the game.

All referees will report to Sutton and he will oversee all administrative aspects, which includes coaching. The NRL has created a seven-man referees appointment panel, seemingly in response to an ongoing controversy.

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The only people allowed to be inside the grounds on game day will be the players, coaches, referees, television crew and club officials. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly > Click on the below links to view the full list of appointments and match times. Referee appointments: Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final 31 July 2020. Read full article. The NRL has shaken up the way it appoints referees in an effort to avoid controversy. Referee Gerard Sutton is the brother of referees boss Bernie Sutton. NRL Referee Appointments Round 5 The National Rugby League has announced the referee appointments for the fifth round of the 2007 Telstra Premiership. The National Rugby League has announced the referee appointments for the upcoming Telstra Premiership Round 10 - with just six games to cater for.


2020 NRL season: Round 2 preview. The initiative was a recommendation from last year's McCurry Review of the referees department.Tellingly, NRL referees boss Bernard Sutton is missing from the new panel, which he helped to create.

All panel members are currently employed in other official roles with the NRL.The panel will decide all referee appointments for NRL and representative matches. "Bernard Sutton has assisted with the creation of this new panel,'' NRL head of football Graham Annesley said in a statement. Sutton is the brother of top referee Gerard Sutton, meaning that whispers of nepotism followed whenever he appointed his sibling to big matches.Another Sutton brother, Chris, is also in the NRL's elite referees squad. Round 2 of the NRL season is going ahead. The NRL and referees finally came to a resolution on their dispute over the one-man system. NYC Round 1 Connell & Meninga Cups Round 2. Sue drops to the bench with Ogden omitted; Kerrod Holland is the other player omitted.Join our mailing list for all the latest news and views from the world of Rugby League. We now have former players, former referees, bunker review officials and a representative from NRL football management making our refereeing appointments.“There will be greater rigor around the selection of our referees, more transparency and we expect stronger on-field performances because Bernard Sutton will be able to devote more time to coaching and administration.”The panel will commence immediately, making appointments for Round One of the Telstra NRL Premiership.Teaming up with the NRL to tackle counterfeit goods