A big weekend of rugby in the European competitions, and the referees, ARs and TMOs are all ready for the return fixtures of last weekend’s Heineken Cup first legs. The most experienced referee on the circuit, Wayne Barnes (pic top left) is in La Rochelle as they take a 31-12 lead into leg two against Bordeaux-Begles.
The men’s World 7s circuit moves onto Vancouver this weekend, so keep an eye out for the team on show over there. Most of the referees make the hope over from last week’s event in Singapore. We have the usual appointments below from the usual leagues, but it’s good to bring some new appointments for you. In the US, the Women’s Premier League kicked off last weekend, so we have the refs for round 2 this week. Jenny Lui (pic bottom left) is in Atlanta who host Berkley.
The other notable appointment sees Angus Mabey (top right) becoming Super Rugby Referee #95, as he debuts with the Highlanders v Hurricanes match. Good luck Angus!
Enjoy your Easter rugby!
Keith
World Sevens Series (Men’s) – Vancouver
Francisco Gonzalez (Uru), Neheun Rivero (Arg), Moe Chaudhry (Can), Cisco Lopez (USA), Tevita Rokovereni (Fiji), Jordan Way (Aus), Reuban KEane (Aus) and Nick Hogan (NZ)
United Rugby Championship – Round 10 catchup
Scarlets v Dragons
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 83rd league game)
ARs: Aled Evans (WRU) & Ben Breakspear (WRU)
TMO: Jon Mason (WRU)
Super Rugby Pacific – Round 9
Crusaders v Blues
Referee: Mike Fraser
ARs: James Doleman & Mike Winter
TMO: Aaron Paterson
Melbourne Rebels v Reds
Referee: Damon Murphy
ARs: Nic Berry & Amber McLachlan
TMO: Oli Kellett
Chiefs v Moana Pasifika
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
ARs: Dan Waenga & Stu Curran
TMO: Shane McDermott
Highlanders v Hurricanes
Referee: Angus Mabey
ARs: Paul Williams & Brendan Pickerill
TMO: Glenn Newman
Western Force v Waratahs
Referee: Angus Gardner
ARs: Graham Cooper & Matt Kellahan
TMO: Kyle Burnett
Australia – Super W
Waratahs v Reds
Referee: Amber McLachlan
ARs: David Conway & Alex Marsh
European Challenge Cup
London Irish v Castres Olympique
Referee: Andrea Piardi (ITA)
ARs: Manuel Bottino (ITA) & Dario Merli (ITA)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (ITA)
Biarritz Olympique v Wasps
Referee: Chris Busby (IRE)
ARs: Andrew Cole (IRE) & Dan Carson (IRE)
TMO: Olly Hodges (IRE)
Lyon v Worcester Warriors
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (ITA)
ARs: Gabriel Chirnoaga (ITA) & Dante D’Elia (ITA)
TMO: Emmanuele Tomo (ITA)
Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors
Referee: Tual Trainini (FRA)
ARs: Benoit Rousselet (FRA) v TBC (Fra)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (FRA)
Edinburgh Rugby v Bath Rugby
Referee: Ludovic Cayre (FRA)
ARs: Adrien Marbot (FRA) & Jonathan Gasnier (FRA)
TMO: Eric Briquet-Campin (FRA)
RC Toulon v Benetton Rugby
Referee: Karl Dickson (ENG)
ARs: Harry Walbaum (ENG) & Gareth Holsgrove (ENG)
TMO: David Rose (ENG)
Gloucester Rugby v Northampton Saints
Sam Grove-White (SCO)
ARs: Keith Allen (SCO) & Finlay Brown (SCO)
TMO: Ben Blain (SCO)
Saracens v Cardiff Rugby
Referee: Pierre Brousset (FRA)
ARs: Luc Ramos (FRA) & Flavien Hourquet (FRA)
TMO: Denis Grenouillet (FRA)
EPCR – Heineken Champions Cup
Leinster Rugby v Connacht Rugby
Referee: Luke Pearce (ENG)
ARs: Dan Jones (ENG/WAL) & Paul Dix (ENG)
TMO: Tom Foley (ENG)
Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks
Referee: Frank Murphy (IRE)
ARs: Peter Martin (IRE) & Paul Haycock (IRE)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRE)
Harlequins v Montepellier Herault Rugby
Referee: Mike Adamson (SCO)
ARs: Ian Kenny (SCO) & David Sutherland (SCO)
TMO: Sean Brickell (WAL)
Stade Rochelais v Union Bordeaux-Begles
Referee: Wayne Barnes (ENG)
ARs: Craig Evans (WAL) & Jamie Leahy (ENG)
TMO: Christophe Ridley (ENG)
Munster Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (FRA)
ARs: Thomas Charabas (FRA) & Jonathan Dufort (FRA)
TMO: Philippe Bonhoure (FRA)
Leicester Tigers v ASM Clermont Auvergne
Referee: Andrew Brace (IRE)
ARs: Peter Martin (IRE) & Oisin Quinn (IRE)
TMO: Joy Neville (IRE)
Ulster Rugby v Stade Toulousain
Referee: Matthew Carley (ENG)
ARs: Andrew Jackson (ENG) & Phil Watters (ENG)
TMO: Ian Tempest (ENG)
Racing 92 v Stade Francais Paris
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GEO)
ARs: Adam Jones (WAL) & Adam Leal (ENG)
TMO: Dean Richards (ENG)
Allianz Premier 15s Cup
Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC v Saracens Women
Referee: Nick Wood
ARs: Ian Bibey & Billy Fishwick
Exeter Chiefs Women v Bristol Bears Women
Referee: Harry Groves
ARs: Nick Marshall & Grant Mossford
Loughborough Lightning v DMP Durham Sharks
Referee: TBC
ARs: Peter Allan & Gregg Dawson
Harlequins Women v Worcester Warriors Women
Referee: Ben Simpson
ARs: TBC & Lionel Spooner
Wasps FC Ladies v Sale Sharks Women
Referee: Rebecca Rees
ARs: Bill Burton & Mike Woods
US MLR – Round 11
Old Glory DC v Utah Warriors
Referee: Federico Anselmi
ARs: Gavin McCandless & Aaron Davis
TMO: Derek Summers
Toronto Arrows v NOLA Gold
Referee: Mike Lash
ARs: Pete Pender & Chris Micheletti
TMO: Andrew Hosie
Los Angeles Giltinis v Houston Sabercats
Referee: Luke Rogan
ARs: Austin Reed & Tim Lew
TMO: Jack Gohl
Seattle Seawolves v San Diego Legion
Referee: George Selwood
ARs: Chris Assmus & Brad Schwalger
TMO: Shanda Assmus
Dallas Jackals v Austin Gilgronis
Referee: Lex Weiner
ARs: Scott Green & Drew Low
TMO: Dave Ardrey
US Women’s Premier League – Round 2
Life West v Beantown
Referee: Emily Hsieh
Atlanta v Berkeley
Referee: Jenny Lui
New York v Zons
Referee: Marty Steffens
San Diego v ORSU
Referee: Chris O’Malley
France: ProD2 – Round 27
US Montalbanaise v Aviron Bayonnais
Referee: David Beun
ARs: J.Castaignede & P.Puharre
TMO: L.Sclafer
US Bressane v USON Nevers
Referee: Sebastien Minery
ARs: C.BOULAY & P.Milani
TMO: J.GIRAUD
RC Vannes v Colomiers Rugby
Referee: Laurent Cardona
ARs: T.Chereque & V.Kappes
TMO: P.Pechambert
Oyonnax Rugby v SU Agen
Referee: Pierre Bru
ARs: M.Noirot & G.Elias
TMO: C.Lafon
Rouen Normandie v Provence Rugby
Referee: Hervé Lasausa lespy labaylette (pic bottom right)
ARs: J.LESPES & N.ROCHE
TMO: A.Hadj bachir
US Carcassonne v Stade Aurillacois
Referee: Vivien Praderie
ARs: A.Darche & B.Escoubet
TMO: B.Bessot
RC Narbonnais v FC Grenoble Rugby
Referee: B.Hernandez
ARs: C.Le gall & M.Gharbi tarchouna
TMO: C.Berdos
Stade Montois Rugby v AS Béziers Hérault
Referee: Aurelie GROIZELEAU
ARs: N.Datas & C.Coussan
TMO: M.Zitouni
Carling Currie Cup Premier Division
Sigma Lions vs Windhoek Draught Griquas
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni
DHL Western Province vs Toyota Cheetahs
Referee: AJ Jacobs
Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Bulls – cancelled
Good Day Keith, After retiring as Referee with Yorkshire Ref Society I became an adjudicator and I recently came across my Note Book that I recorded my comments in. One particular Saturday, I was asked to watch a new Referee. In my notes to the “Boss” I said “this Guy is well worth keeping a close eye on in my opinion he has great potential. His name :-Brian Campsall. ! wasn’t far wrong was I!!
Classic! A legend in refereeing indeed!
Keith. Have noticed lately that Tom Foley is not refereeing but is a regular TMO! Do you know if there is a reason for this? All the best. Gordon Higginson, East Sussex
He badly damaged his ankle during a game earlier in the season. Last time I saw him he was in a big ankle boot! Wishing him well for a speedy return next season