URC, Round Eight - Referee Appointments
NEWS: The match officials appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round Eight Christmas derby fixtures have been confirmed.
Friday, December 22:
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh
(Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT)
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Ru Campbell (Scotland)
TMO: David Sutherland (Scotland)
Ulster v Connacht
(Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast – Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT)
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Frank Murphy (Ireland), Joy Neville (Ireland)
TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland)
Saturday, December 23:
Zebre Parma v Benetton
(Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma – Kick-off: 14.00; 13.00 GMT)
Referee: Filippo Russo (Italy)
Assistant referees: Andrea Piardi (Italy), Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (Italy)
Stormers v Bulls
(Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town – Kick-off: 19.00, 17.00 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Griffin Colby (South Africa)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)
Tuesday, December 26:
Cardiff v Dragons
(Arms Park, Cardiff – Kick-off: 15.00; 15.00 GMT)
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Gwyn Morris (Wales)
TMO: Wayne Davies (Wales)
Scarlets v Ospreys
(Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli – Kick-off: 17.15; 17.15 GMT)
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Ben Breakspear (Wales)
TMO: Jon Mason (Wales)
Munster v Leinster
(Thomond Park, Limerick – Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT)
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Peter Martin (Ireland), Andrew Cole (Ireland)
TMO: Brian McNeice (Ireland)
