Joel Jutge
Joel Jutge is a prominent figure in rugby officiating, currently leading the elite match official function in World Rugby. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of the game, Jutge is known for his thoughtful insights into the complexities of modern rugby officiating, particularly surrounding the application of red card rules and player safety. His recent discussions on categorizing foul play and the introduction of a 20-minute red card system highlight his commitment to evolving the standards of officiating in rugby.
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Recent news mentions
Joël Jutge is the referees’ manager who informed Davidson about her historic appointment.
‘The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous – all the classics’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-10
Joël Jutge is World Rugby’s first-class elite referee manager who will address concerns before the Six Nations.
Referees need to remind themselves they’re not coaches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Joël Jutge provides excellent guidance to elite match officials in the area of in-game sanctions.
Unwarranted Tadhg Beirne dismissal highlighted a problem in rugby officiating – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Waugh said the Wallabies would be seeking clarity and explanations from World Rugby and referees boss Joel Jutge.
Rugby Australia to seek answers from World Rugby over MCG call
Australia· 2025-07-27
Joël Jutge is the head of the referees and was criticized for the officiating during the match.
‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try | Lions tour 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Joel Jutge acts quietly and reasonably as World Rugby’s head of match officials.
Tom Curry walked tightrope in first Lions Test, but maybe he knew tackle would go unpunished – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Joel Jutge is the World Rugby referees manager who has worked with coaches.
First game of Lions tour showed why the lineout is heading for same farcical fate as the scrum – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
World Rugby elite referee manager, Joel Jutge, is bound to have had discussions with the two coaches.
Rugby players seem to think they can interrogate referees. It needs to stop – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-17
Joel Jutge, heads up the elite match official function in World Rugby.
Chit-chat and penalty calls exert pressure on men in the middle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
