Refs for European semis
The European Rugby Cup has announced the referees for the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup.
Because the teams in the Heineken semis are from England (3) and Wales, the referees of Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy were available. Both referees are Irish. Alain Rolland will referee his third Heineken semi, Alan Lewis his second.
There is a selection committee which nominates referees to European matches – Colin High (England), Michel Lamoulie (France) and Bob Yeman (Wales). The nominations are submitted to the ERC Match Officials Sub Committee made up of Referee Managers from the six participating countries, who review and confirm the final appointments.
Heineken Cup 2007 Semi-Finals
Saturday 21 April
Leicester Tigers vs Llanelli Scarlets at the Walkers Stadium in Leicester
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Sunday 22 April
London Wasps vs Northampton Saints at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry
Referee: Alan Lewis (Ireland)
European Challenge Cup 2007 Semi-Finals
Saturday 21 April
Clermont Auvergne vs Newport Gwent Dragons at Parc des Sports Marcel-Michelin
Referee: David Pearson (England)
Sunday 22 April
Saracens vs Bath at Vicarage Road
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
