URC Round 15 - referee appointments

NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma
(Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – Kick-off: 19.35; 20.35 Italian time; 19.35 GMT)

Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Sam O’Neil (Scotland)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland)

Munster v Scarlets
(Musgrave Park, Cork – Kick-off: 19.35 ; 19.35 GMT)

Referee: Ben Blain (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Sam Holt (Ireland)
TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland)

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Stormers v Sharks
(Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town – Kick-off: 14.30; 12.30 GMT)

Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Bulls v Lions
(Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – Kick-off: 16.45; 14.45 GMT)

Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Griffon Colby (South Africa)
TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa)

Edinburgh v Leinster
(Edinburgh Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 17.05; 17.05 GMT)

Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
Assistant referees: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Ian Kenny (Scotland)
TMO: Jon Mason (Wales)

Ospreys v Benetton
(Liberty Stadium, Swansea – Kick-off: 17.15; 18.15 Italian time; 17.15 GMT)

Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Carwyn Williams (Wales)
TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland)

Cardiff v Ulster
(Arms Park, Cardiff – Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT)

Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Simon Rees (Wales)
TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland)

Dragons v Connacht
(Rodney Parade, Newport – Kick-off: 19.35; 19.35 GMT)

Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Assistant referees: Jason Bessant (Wales), Mark Butcher (Wales)
TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy)