Springboks: Referees named for July Tests

Springboks: Referees named for July Tests

With a month to go until the inaugural Nations Championship kicks off, World Rugby have confirmed the match referee appointments for the matches taking place in July, which include three home Tests for the Springboks. Sixteen referees from eight nations will take charge of the 18 Nations Championship matches played from 4-18 July with Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Nic Berry (Australia) handed two matches. The blockbuster Test between the Spring…

Hollie Davidson handed blockbuster England Nations Championship match

The match official appointments for the opening three rounds of the 2026 Nations Championship have been confirmed, with leading referees from across the international game selected to oversee the tournament’s marquee fixtures. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. Saturday, 4 July 2026 Australia v Ireland Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Karl …

World Rugby Overlooks Americas Referees for Nations Championship

World Rugby has overlooked Americas referees for the Nations Championship. The tournament, which kicks-off in July, will have no matches officiated by referees from the Western Hemisphere. Argentina is one of the twelve competitors. The best Men’s test rugby team from the Americas is joined by Australia, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa as the Southern teams. The terminology is geographically flawed, with the six instead being rest-of-t…

Kiwi to ref Boks vs England at Ellis Park

World Rugby has announced the match officials for next month’s Nations Championship Tests. England’s Luke Pearce will referee the opening match between the All Blacks and France at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on 4 July. New Zealand’s James Doleman will be in charge of the clash between the Springboks and England on the same day. Doleman will be assisted by Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Pierre Brousset (France), with Richard Kelly (New Z…

World Rugby confirm referees for Nations Championship matches

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the 2026 Nations Championship in the southern hemisphere this July.