United Rugby Championship Fixtures and Results News URC Round 15 - referee appointments NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed. Surprisingly, theres a NZ team of four on that one, with the nearest neutral referee in Amber McLachlan (bottom left) already overseeing the Fijiana v Canada match. Were more than ready to play our part, he says. NEWS: Hollie Davidson and Jaco Peyper head a stellar inaugural management committee elected to the representative body for international high performance match officials, chaired by Mark Egan. Category:United Rugby Championship referees Pages in category "United Rugby Championship referees" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. Peter Fitzgibbon is an Irish international rugby union referee. Adamson played professionally for Glasgow Warriors and London Scottish and at amateur level for Glasgow Hawks. Sharks v Lions(Kings Park, Durban Kick-off: 17.00; 15.00 GMT), Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa)Assistant referees: Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa) &: Paul Mente (South Africa)TMO: Marius van der Westhuisen (South Africa), Stormers v Bulls(Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town Kick-off: 19.15; 17.15 GMT), Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)Assistant referees: Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa) &: Griffin Colby (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby(Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Hollie Davidson (Scotland) &: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland), Connacht v Ulster(The Sportsground, Galway Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT), Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)Assistant referees: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) &: Andrew Cole (Ireland)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland), Benetton v Zebre Parma(Stadio Monigo, Treviso Kick-off: 13.30; 12.30 GMT), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant referees: Alex Frasson (Italy) &: Filippo Russo (Italy)TMO: Matteo Liperini (Italy), Dragons v Cardiff(Rodney Parade, Newport Kick-off: 14.15; 14.15 GMT), Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales) &: Aled Evans (Wales)TMO: Sean Brickell (Wales), Ospreys v Scarlets(Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea Kick-off 17.15; 17.15 GMT), Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)Assistant referees: Rhys Jones (Wales) &: Gwyn Morris (Wales)TMO: Jon Mason (Wales), Munster v Leinster(Thomond Park, Limerick Kick-off 19.35;19.35), Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant referees: Joy Neville (Ireland) &: Peter Martin (Ireland)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Big statements in Europe could change up URC look, VIDEOS: All the URC Round Nine highlights, Oberholzer on planned protest: 'It serves no purpose', 'Tough times': Boks send World Cup message to Snyman, Bosch gets captain's armband for clash against Stormers, Bulls bring in the lethal weapon for Trans-Jukskei derby. Mark Keohane slammed the performance of the match officials for the Stormers and Bulls URC derby at Loftus on Saturday. There is no doubt that Henning has a very clear vision of where he wants to get to with the match officials. As an international referee he has taken charge of matches in the Six Nations Championship, the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. But were doing it so we can all develop a game we want, and thats best for the tournament and all the teams. Frank Murphy (born 2 December 1981) is a former professional rugby union player from Ireland who works as a referee for the Irish Rugby Football Union. . Duration. Originally from Cork, Murphy played for his native province of Munster before moving to the English side Leicester Tigers, with whom he won a Premiership title, and then finished his career with Connacht, another Irish province, making over 100 appearances for the side. The United Rugby Championship is a professional club rugby competition with 16 clubs from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa & Wales participating. Rome , Italy - 25 February 2023; Referee Mike Adamson during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. So yes, Im very excited about where were going with this tournament. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom Blue Sky Publications Ltd Company Registration Number: 04683692. Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales) Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales) &: Aled Evans (Wales) TMO: Sean Brickell (Wales) Ospreys v Scarlets (Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea - Kick-off 17.15; 17.15 GMT) Referee: Craig Evans (Wales) Assistant referees: Rhys Jones (Wales) &: Gwyn Morris (Wales) TMO: Jon Mason (Wales) Munster v Leinster I suspect therell be plenty of clock watching this weekend after the time-wasting furore reached epic proportions. [3], In 2013 Georgian Rugby Union started a program aimed at improving the standard of Georgian referees; a new relationship with IRFU has started. Those are the players we're refereeing. Here are all kick-off times and dates for the 144 matches of theUnited Rugby Championship 2022/2023 season. Why top ref Barnes almost quit after Boks versus France. Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (IRFU),Paul Haycock (IRFU)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland), Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales) , Ben Breakspear (Wales)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Federico Vedovelli (Italy) , Franco Rosella (Italy)TMO: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)Assistant referees: Dewi Phillips (Wales), Elliot Mayor (Wales)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland), Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa, 13th league game)Assistant referees: Joy Neville (Ireland) , Andrew Fogarty (Ireland)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Ru Campbell (Scotland)TMO: Eric Gauzins (Italy), Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)Assistant referees: Padraic Reidy (Ireland),Stuart Douglas (Ireland)TMO: Brendan Pickerill (New Zealand), Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)Assistant referees: Clara Munarini (Italy) , Riccardo Angelucci (Italy)TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland), URC Boss reveals how SA teams silenced Euro Cup critics, Leinster in pound seats after intriguing URC Round 12 results, Van Heerden will soon be calling the shots at Stormers, Oberholzer on planned protest: 'It serves no purpose', 'Tough times': Boks send World Cup message to Snyman, Bosch gets captain's armband for clash against Stormers, Bulls bring in the lethal weapon for Trans-Jukskei derby. And his appointment, as the new Head of Match Officials for the United Rugby Championship (URC) is equally perfect timing. NEWS: The match officials' appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed. David McHugh is a former Irish rugby union referee. The Rugby Championship. In 2002, while refereeing a Tri Nations match between South Africa and New Zealand, McHugh was assaulted by a South African fan. Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Sam ONeil (Scotland)TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Sam Holt (Ireland)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland), Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa), Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)Assistant referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Griffon Colby (South Africa)TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)Assistant referees: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Ian Kenny (Scotland)TMO: Jon Mason (Wales), Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Carwyn Williams (Wales)TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland), Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Simon Rees (Wales)TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland), Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)Assistant referees: Jason Bessant (Wales), Mark Butcher (Wales)TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy), The full team of Cheetahs now playing elsewhere, 'True professionalism': Bulls to honour Steyn with benefit year, The Munster medical update that will have the Bok coaches purring, Oberholzer on planned protest: 'It serves no purpose', 'Tough times': Boks send World Cup message to Snyman, Bosch gets captain's armband for clash against Stormers, Bulls bring in the lethal weapon for Trans-Jukskei derby. After retiring as a referee in 2004, McHugh worked as a referee performance officer and then manager for the Irish Rugby Football Union. United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 Fixtures and Results. Read More Profiles/Interviews 14 Feb 2023 Match officials confirmed for Round 15 @Vodacom #URC. World Rugby match official appointments for international matches and tournaments. We are working very hard to contribute to a good product for 80 minutes on a Saturday. His job is to help get the referees, coaches and players all on the same page of a United Rugby Championship that is redefining world rugby with its melting pot of different cultures and different playing styles between the teams of the north and the south. Henning has tremendous respect for the United Rugby Championship as a product and says his fellow match officials share this. Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. Leinster v Cardiff Rugby Referee: Jaco Peyper (SARU, 13th league game) ARs: Joy Neville (IRFU) & Andrew Fogarty (IRFU) TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU) Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment. Would you be interested in join a refereeing membership? Selected to join the European Youth Parliament (UK) in January of 2023 after a written selection process. Stormers vs Bulls player ratings Springbok coaches will be happy, Resident owing over R200 000 caught reconnecting, Missing girl found safe; Suicidal female sends VN and goes missing, Supreme court ruling versus the harsh reality of queer people in Kenya, That didnt age well! All times shown are french time, refresh to see your local time. RT Sport and TG4 will broadcast over 50 free-to-air games for next season's inaugural United Rugby Championship. READ |RASSIE ERASMUS: QUIT SIGNING PLAYERS WITH NO FUTURE! Lots of changes for Vodacom URC Derby Day. As we move closer to France 2023, we are growing as a team and the focus continues to be on consistent officiating of the clear and obvious with a particular emphasis on safety, speed and space., South Africa v New ZealandReferee: Angus Gardner (RA)ARs: Luke Pearce (RFU) & Christophe Ridley (RFU)TMO: Brett Cronan (RA), Argentina v AustraliaReferee: Mike Adamson (SRU)ARs: Karl Dickson (RFU) & Chris Busby (IRFU)TMO: Marius Van Der Westhuizen (SARU), South Africa v New ZealandReferee: Luke Pearce(RFU)ARs: Angus Gardner (RA) & Christophe Ridley (RFU)TMO: Brett Cronan (RA), Argentina v AustraliaReferee: Karl Dickson (RFU)ARs: Mike Adamson (SRU) & Chris Busby (IRFU)TMO: Marius Van Der Westhuizen (SARU), New Zealand v ArgentinaReferee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU)ARs: Nic Berry (RA) & Jordan Way (RA)TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU), Australia v South AfricaReferee: Paul Williams (NZR)ARs: Ben OKeeffe (NZR) & Tual Trainini (FFR)TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR), New Zealand v ArgentinaReferee: Nic Berry (RA)ARs: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) & Jordan Way (RA)TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU), Australia v South AfricaReferee: Ben OKeeffe (NZR)ARs: Paul Williams (NZR) & Tual Trainini (FFR)TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR), Australia v New Zealand (Thurs 15 Sept)Referee: Mathieu Raynal (FFR)ARs: Andrew Brace (IRFU) & Pierre Brousset (FFR)TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU), Argentina v South Africa (Sat 17 Sept)Referee: James Doleman (NZR)ARs: Damon Murphy (RA) & Craig Evans (WRU)TMO: Chris Hart (NZR), New Zealand v AustraliaReferee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)ARs: Mathieu Raynal (FFR) & Pierre Brousset (FFR)TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU), South Africa v ArgentinaReferee: Damon Murphy (RA)ARs: Frank Murphy (IRFU) & Andrea Piardi (FIR)TMO: Chris Hart (NZR), Advantage Over podcast: Law updates July 2022, July 22-24 Referee, AR & TMO appointments, Weekend referees, ARs & TMOs for TRC, URC plus domestic action across England, France and New Zealand. 2020-21. Zebre Parma v Emirates Lions, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, kick-off 6.35pm local time (live on Mediaset/Premier Sports 2/SuperSport Rugby) These two meet for the first time as they open the new URC campaign in Parma. Read More Appointments 22 Feb 2023 Referees to 27 February 2023 Another week of SARU and Varsity matches with the Six Nations & Six Nations u20 re-starting their rounds. Apart from Gardner, the Springboks will also have as referees Luke Pearce of England (New Zealand in Johannesburg on 13 August); a trio of New Zealanders in Paul Williams (against Australia in Adelaide on 27 August), Ben OKeeffe (against Australia in Sydney on 3 September), and James Doleman (against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 17 September); and Damon Murphy of Australia (against Argentina in Durban on 24 September). As is the case with most Ulster wins, No8 Duane Vermeulen was at the heart of the victory. Anybody who has a social media account will tell you that this is no easy task. Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men's Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures . Mike Adamson (born 17 May 1984) is a former Scotland 7s international rugby union player and now professional referee. Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The veteran referee is stepping into one of the most challenging new roles of his career. Andy Brace (pic top left) will be in charge of the watch whistle for the final round TRC match as New Zealand v Australia play again this weekend. But we need to also understand that while the tech has increased, the referee still only has two eyes and ears. Dual Rugby World Cup final referee Hollie Davidson and two-time men's Rugby World Cup referee Jaco Peyper head a stellar inaugural management committee elected to the representative body for international high performance match officials, chaired by Mark Egan . We embrace that. He has officiated at the highest level since starting in 2006, refereeing matches in the club tournament: Top 14, Pro 12, Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup. Dwayne Peel's side . Ulster sent a strong message to the rest of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday by coming away with a 31-24 bonus point win from Kings Park against the Sharks. Are you a true House of Zwide soapie superfan? Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 36th Championship game) AR1: Divan Uys (SARU), AR2: Paul Mente (SARU) TMO: Christie Du Preez (SARU) Benetton Rugby v Leinster - KO 18:15 (ITA) / 17:15 (UK) Stadio Monigo, Treviso Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 59th Championship game) AR1: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR), AR2: Gwyn Morris (WRU) TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU) EPCR and the United Rugby Championship are joining forces with Qatar Airways who will become the Official South African Airline Partner of EPCR and Official Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Cookie. McHugh refereed matches at the 1995, 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups.