1.   A rugby referee lost his appeal Tuesday against a ruling that he was to blame for injuries that paralyzed a player.

2.   English international rugby union referee Ed Morrison has suffered harsh criticism this week for a rare crime -- being too friendly.

3.   A dog who bit a rugby referee is now on the mat and facing a ban from the game.

4.   Top French rugby referee Patrick Robin says British officials closed ranks to prevent anyone other than a referee from the British Isles take charge of the World Cup final.