Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
Sport
John Jones

Wales v England referee Mathieu Raynal, the injury-prone official who stunned world rugby with controversial call

Wales and England will reignite their old rivalry in Cardiff on Saturday with Warren Gatland's men still chasing their first victory of this year's Six Nations after a dramatic week of off-field issues in Welsh rugby.

Last time out, a closely fought match ended in controversy as Alex Dombrandt was awarded a second-half try, which made all the difference for England as they battled to a 23-19 win, despite Welsh claims that Adam Beard had been illegally pushed out of a lineout by Maro Itoje in the build-up. Wayne Pivac and Nigel Owens were among those left stunned by the call which overshadowed the dramatic contest at Twickenham in 2022.

Hoping for a quieter day this time around is Mathieu Raynal, who will be the man in the middle at the Principality Stadium this weekend. The French referee is experienced and known to fans around the world, but is also not immune from a bit of controversy having found himself in the middle of some high-profile incidents.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.