2025 - Philippe Saint-André Praises Refereeing Standards in Global and French Rugby

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The former coach of the XV of France spoke to Figaro as part of the Étoiles du Sport last November in Tignes.

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2025 - Philippe Saint-André Praises Refereeing Standards in Global and French Rugby

Philippe Saint-André has taken a year off after leaving Montpellier, focusing on family and personal rejuvenation before returning as Sports Director of Provence Rugby. At the Étoiles du Sport event, he discussed the evolving nature of rugby refereeing, emphasizing player safety, game pace, and rule simplification. He noted improvements in referee training and communication, arguing that overall refereeing quality in rugby has significantly adva…