Scotland’s Hollie Davidson and Georgia’s Nika Amashukeli have been announced as the referees for the 2025 EPCR Challenge Cup and Investec Champions Cup finals next weekend.
Davidson will take to the field of the Principality stadium on Friday night when Bath play Lyon Olympique. She’s the first female to officiate a European final and will be accompanied on field by Gianluca Gnecchi of Ireland and Eoghan Cross of Ireland. Fellow countryman, Mike Adamson is in the truck.
On Saturday, the recently-appointed Lion’s test referee, Amashakeli will oversee the Northampton v Bordeaux Begles tie, assisted by Andrew Brace (Ire) and Andrea Piardi (Ita). Marius Yonker heads north for TMO duties.
The team of highly experienced referees, assistant referees and TMOs, have been chosen by EPCR’s Head of Match Officials, Tony Spreadbury and selectors.
Dominic McKay, EPCR Chairman said, “I’m delighted to congratulate Hollie and Nika on their appointments as referees for the EPCR Challenge Cup and Investec Champions Cup Finals, and extend that congratulations to their teams of four.
“EPCR maintains world-class standards with our Match Officials, selected by Tony Spreadbury and the union selectors, and I’d like to extend my thanks to Tony and his team for their work over the whole season to ensure every EPCR match is managed professionally and to an exceptional standard.”
Congrats Hollie and Nika, and your teams, on your appointments – go well!
EPCR Challenge Cup Final match officials
Bath Rugby v Lyon Olympique Universitaire
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Sco)
ARs: Gianluca Gnecchi (Ita) & Eoghan Cross (Ire)
TMO: Mike Adamson (Sco)
Investec Champions Cup Final match officials
Northampton Saints v Union Bordeaux-Begles
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
ARs: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Andrea Piardi (Ita)
TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)
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