Referees to 16 May
In the midst of so many high-profile matches, there is a humble one of interest – Lebanon vs Jordan with a woman referee – Anastassya Khamova. But the big interest will be on those high profile matches – semifinals all over Europe and deciding who will play in semifinals and where in the south.
International
European Nations Cup
Division 3B
Austria vs Hungary in Vienna
Referee: Serge Goffinet (Belgium)
Slovenia vs Denmark in Ljubljana
Referee: George Mossford (Finland)
ASIA 5 NATIONS
Arabian Gulf vs Korea The Seven
Referee: Taku Otsuki (Japan)
Assistant referees: Takashi Harada (Japan), Anastassya Khamova (Kazakhstan)
Japan vs Kazakhstan Prince Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Tobi Lothian (Hong Kong)
Assistant referees: Alan Whitcombe (Arabian Gulf), Aruna Krishantha Rankothge (Sri Lanka)
Lebanon vs Jordan The Sevens
Referee: Anastassya Khamova (Kazakhstan)
South American Championship
Brazil vs Uruguay Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: Jaime Vial (Chile)
Chile vs Paraguay Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: Gustavo Gerbasi (Uruguay)
Paraguay vs Uruguay Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: tbc (Argentina)
Chile vs Brazil Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: Gustavo Gerbasi (Uruguay)
Under-20
Wales vs England
Referee: Peter Allan (Scotland)
Women
European Trophy
Italy vs Russia in Colmar
Netherlands vs Belgium in Verdun
Sweden vs Germany in Colmar
Spain vs Belgium in Metz
Italy vs Sweden in Haguenau
Russia vs Germany in Haguenau
The final round is played on 15 May.
Magners League semifinals
Ospreys vs Glasgow Warriors
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Dudley Phillips (Ireland), Leo Colgan (Ireland)
Television match official: Bertie Smith (Ireland)
Leinster vs Munster
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Assistant referees: James Jones (Wales), Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)
Television match official: Hugh Watkins (Wales)
Super 14, Round 14
Crusaders vs Brumbies in Christchurch
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Josh Noonan (New Zealand), Kane McBride (New Zealand)
Television match official: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Waratahs vs Hurricanes in Sydney
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Stuart Dickinson (Australia), Angus Gardiner (Australia)
Television match official: George Ayoub (Australia)
Sharks vs Western Force in Durban
Referee: Pro Legoete (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Mark Lawrence (South Africa), Marc van Zyl (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
Blues vs Chiefs in Auckland
Referee: Paul Marks (Australia)
Assistant referees: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand), Jonathon White (New Zealand)
Television match official: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)
Reds vs Highlanders in Brisbane
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant referees: Ian Smith (Australia), Simon Moore (Australia)
Television match official: Matt Goddard (Australia)
Cheetahs vs Lions in Kimberley
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Joey Salmans (South Africa), Stefan Breytenbach (South Africa)
Television match official: Johann Meuwesen (South Africa)
Stormers vs Bulls at Newlands
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Reuben Rossouw (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
Pacific Rugby Cup
Upolu Samoa vs Fiji Warriors at Churchill Park
Referee: Mounga Vea (Tonga)
Assistant referees: Fe’ao Nonu (Tonga), Mikea Rokodrakia (Fiji)
Savai’i Samoa vs Tautahi Gold at Churchill Park
Referee: Samuele Tuidraki (Fiji)
Assistant referees: James Bolabiu (Fiji), Petero Mikaele (Fiji)
Tautahi Reds vs Fiji Barbarians at Churchill Park
Referee: Kelekilio Petelo (Samoa)
Assistant referees: Tui Komitgi (Samoa), Laisa Kauyaca (Fiji)
British & Irish Cup Final
Cornish Pirates vs Munster
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Assistant referees: David Jones (Wales), Wayne Davies (Wales)
Television match official: Tony Rowlands (Wales)
Domestic
Australia
New South Wales
TooheysNewCup Shute Shield
Gordon vs Eastern Suburbs at Chatswood Oval
Referee: Nathan Pearce
Assistant referees: Andrew Crozier (ACT), Darren Bradley
Assessor: Peter Marshall
West Harbour vs Sydney University Concord Oval
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant referees: Guy Grinham, Richard Madden
Assessor: John McCarthy
Southern Districts vs Parramatta at Forshaw Rugby Park
Referee: James Leckie
Assistant referees: Matt Kellahan, Tim Wills
Assessor: Wayne Erickson
Northern Suburbs vs Penrith at North Sydney Oval
Referee: James Scholtens
Assistant referees: Neil Favager, Craig Smith,
Assessor: Brendan Taylor
Warringah vs Randwick at Pittwater Rugby Park
Referee: Steve Hardy
Assistant referees: Luke Colbron, Clinton Allardice
Assessor: Michael Tanzer
Eastwood vs Manly at TG Millner Field
Referee: Daniel Cheever
Assistant referees: Edward Martin, Greg Butler
Television match official: Phil Baird
Assessor: Frank Meiklejon
England
Premiership semifinals
Leicester Tigers vs Bath
Referee: Chris White
Assistant referees: Paul Dix, Dave Pearson
Television match official: David Hudson, David Matthews
Northampton Saints vs Saracens
Referee: Wayne Barnes
Assistant referees: Andrew Small, Peter Huckle
Television match official: Laurie Bryant, Geoff Warren
Assessor: Steve Lander
France
Top 14 semifinals
Perpignan vs Toulouse at Stade la Mosson, Montpellier
Referee: Romain Poite
Assistant referees: Pascal Gauzere, Cyril Lafon
Assessor: Daniel Pascal, Michel Kazmierczak
Television match officials: Gérard Borreani
Toulon vs Clermont Ferrand at Stade Geoffroy Guichard, St-Etienne
Referee: Jérôme Garces
Assistant referees: Patrick Pechambert, Cédric Marchat
Assessor: Philippe De Miranda, Patrick Costa
Television match officials: Jean-Pierre Pellaprat
Pro D2 Semifinals
La Rochelle vs Oyonnax at Stade Maurice Deflandre
Referee: Franck Maciello
Assistant referees: Eric Gauzins, Eric Soulan
Assessor: Jean-Paul Goyard
Television match official: Vincent Azoulay
Lyon vs Pau at Stade Vuillermet
Referee: Mathieu Raynal
Assistant referees: Laurent Cardona, Bruno Bessot
Assessor: Francis Coup
Television match official: Daniel Irazoqui
Italy
Super 10 semifinals
Petrarca Padova vs Benetton Treviso at Stadio Plebiscito, Padova
Referee: Stefano Pennè (Milano)
Assistant referees: Claudio Castagnoli (Livorno), Luigi Sorrentino (Milano)
MPS Viadana vs Femi-Cz Rovigo at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana
Referee: Carlo Damasco (Napoli)
Assistant referees: Stefano Marrama (Padova), Ettore Reale (Bari)
Scotland
Premier 1
Selkirk vs Ayr
Referee: Terry Hall (England)
Assistant referees: Ted Coutts, Bob Nevins
South Africa
Friendly
Under-20
South Africa vs South Western Districts at Blanco Sportsfield
Referee: Dilbert November
Assistant referees: Cobus Wessels, Local
Assessor: Hulet Billett
South Africa vs South Western Districts at EPRU
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant referees: Christie du Preez, Phillip Bosch
Assessor: Jacques Hugo
Women
A Final
Western Province vs Golden Lions at Villager FC
Referee: Siphokazi Njani
Assistant referees: Roslyn Fortuin, Eugenia Daniels
Assessor: Keith Hendricks, Eugene de Villiers
B Final
South Western Districts vs Griffons at Villager FC
Referee: Ilana Scholtz
Assistant referees: Roslyn Fortuin, Eugenia Daniels
Assessor: Keith Hendricks, Eugene de Villiers
USA
Rugby Super League quarterfinals
Chicago Griffins vs Life
Referee: Mike Kennedy
Assistant referees: Ed Ward, Ken Muir
Coach: Mike Cobb
Old Puget Sound Beach vs New York Athletic Club
Referee: Chris Henshall
Assistant referees: Terry Haas, Fred Thomas
Coach: Mark Koiwai
Old Blue New York vs San Francisco Golden Gate
Referee: Tim Luscombe
Assistant referees: LuAnn Campbell, Local
Coach: Dixon Smith
Boston vs Denver
Referee: Dave Ardrey
Assistant referees: Dave Pelton, Martin Dunne
Coach: Dave Metcalfe
Wales
Premiership Play-Off
Newport vs Llanelli
Referee: Gwyn Morris
Premiership semifinals
Neath vs Pontypridd or Llandovery
Referee: James Jones
Swansea vs Newport or Llanelli
Referee: Tim Hayes
