URC Round Four match official appointments
NEWS: The match officials’ appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Four fixtures have been confirmed.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma
(Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – Kick-off: 19.35; 20.35 Italian and SA time; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Griffin Colby (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Mike Adamson (Scotland), Chelsea Gillespie (Scotland)
TMO: Morné Ferreira (South Africa)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Benetton v Sharks
(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off: 16.00; 15.00 Ireland & UK time 14.00 GMT)
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Federico Vedovelli (Italy), Alex Frasson (Italy)
TMO: Colin Brett (Scotland)
Cardiff v Scarlets
(Arms Park, Cardiff – Kick-off: 15.00; 13.00 GMT)
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Amber Stamp-Dunstan (Wales)
TMO: Keith David (Wales)
Edinburgh v Stormers
(Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 17.15; 18.15 Italian and SA time; 16.15 GMT)
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
Assistant referees: Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Rob McDowell (Scotland)
TMO: Tom Spurrier (Wales)
Leinster v Munster
(Croke Park, Dublin – Kick-off: 17.45; 16.45 GMT)
Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Peter Martin (Ireland), Keane Davison (Ireland)
TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland)
Ospreys v Bulls
(Swansea – Kick-off: 19.35; 20.35 Italian and SA time; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Ben Breakspear (Wales), Ben Connor (Wales)
TMO: Colin Stanley (Ireland)
Ulster v Connacht
(Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast – Kick-off: 20.00; 19.00 GMT)
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Robbie Jenkinson (Ireland)
TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Dragons v Lions
(Rodney Parade, Newport – Kick-off: 14.30 Ireland & UK time; 15.30 Italian and SA time; 13.30 GMT)
Referee: Fillipo Russo (Italy)
Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Rhys Jones (Wales)
TMO: Stefano Penne (Italy)
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