URC, Round One - referee appointments
SPOTLIGHT: The match official appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round One fixtures have been confirmed.
To avoid a clash with the Currie Cup Final, Round One fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved from this weekend and rescheduled to early 2025.
Friday, September 20:
Cardiff v Zebre Parma
(Arms Park, Cardiff – Kick-off: 19.35; 18.35 GMT; 20.35 CEST)
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Rhys Jones (Wales)
TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland)
Edinburgh v Leinster
(Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 19.35; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Michael Todd (Scotland)
TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy)
Saturday, September 21:
Dragons v Ospreys
(Rodney Parade, Newport – Kick-off: 15.00; 14.00 GMT)
Referee: Ben Breakspear (Wales)
Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Ben Connor (Wales)
TMO: Aled Griffiths (Wales)
Munster v Connacht
(Thomond Park, Limerick – Kick-off: 17.30; 16.30 GMT)
Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Dan Carson (Ireland)
TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland)
Benetton v Scarlets
(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off: 20.35; 19.35 UK & Ireland time; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Ian Kenny (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Fillipo Russo (Italy), Franco Rosella (Italy)
TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland)
Ulster v Glasgow Warriors
(Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast – Kick-off: 19.45; 18.45 GMT)
Referee: Adam Jones (Wales)
Assistant referees: Robbie Jenkinson (Ireland); Padraig Reidy (Ireland)
TMO: Tom Spurrier (Wales)
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