Some slight rejigging in Australia this week after coronavirus travel restrictions means Damon Murphy is stuck at home. Gus Gardner steps up to referee the Force v Rebels match, and Reuben Keane picks up double match fees with two runs out with the flag.
Elsewhere, World Rugby have today formally approved plans for an international window in November and December for the completion of Six Nations rugby championship and other intra-hemisphere competitions. There’s be some sorting of fixtures to be done before WR look at referee appointments.
We’ll have them for you when they’re made.
Have a safe weekend
Keith
Super Rugby AU – Round 5
Force v Rebels (in Sydney)
Referee: Angus Gardner
ARs: Amy Perrett & Reuben Keane
TMO: James Leckie
Brumbies v Reds (in Canberra)
Referee: Nic Berry
ARs: Jordan Way & Reuben Keane
TMO: Ian Smith
Super Rugby Aotearoa – Round 8
Chiefs v Crusaders (in Hamilton)
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
ARs: Paul Williams & Richard Kelly
TMO: Glenn Newman
Highlanders v Blues (in Dunedin)
Referee: Mike Fraser
ARs: James Doleman & Brendon Pickerill
TMO: Chris Hart
