Referees to 26 July 2015
In the Pacific Nations Cup Fiji, Samoa and Japan were victorious in the first round.
Thoughts turn often to the World Cup which is just around the corner. Of the match officials for the five Test matches below, Jérôme Garcès, Jaco Peyper's, JP Doyle, Romain Poite, Leighton Hodges, Chris Pollock, Stuart Berry, Federico Anselmi, Graham Hughes and Shaun Veldsman will all be officiating at the World Cup.
International
The Championship
South Africa vs New Zealand at Ellis Park
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France), Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match officials: Graham Hughes (England)
Timekeeper: Gabriël Pappas (South Africa)
Argentina vs Australia at Estadio Malvinas Argentina, Mendoza
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Chris Pollock (New Zealand), Stuart Berry (South Africa)
Television match officials: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
Pacific Nations Cup
Canada vs Tonga at Swangard Stadium, Vancouver
Referee: Federico Anselmi (Argentina)
Assistant referees: Kurt Weaver (USA), Brian Zapp (USA)
Fiji vs Samoa at Bonney Field, Sacramento, California
Referee: JP Doyle (England)
Assistant referees: Luke Pearce (England), Andrew McMaster (Canada)
USA v Japan at Bonney Field, Sacramento, California
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
Assistant referees: JP Doyle (England), Andrew McMaster (Canada)
Under-18
Córdoba XV vs Uruguay at Club Palermo Bajo, Córdoba
Referee: Vincenzo Schipani (Italia)
Assistant referees: Martín Pettina (Argentina), Federico Robotti (Argentina)
Argentina vs Italy at Club Palermo Bajo, Córdoba
Referee: Damián Schneider (Argentina)
Assistant referees: Esteban Filipanics (Argentina), Vincenzo Schipani (Italia)
Uruguay vs Itay at Club Palermo Bajo, Córdoba
Referee: Esteban Filipanics (Argentina)
Assistant referees: Martín Pettina (Argentina), Federico Robotti (Argentina)
Argenbtina vs Cordoab XV at Club Palermo Bajo, Córdoba
Referee: Vincenzo Schipani (Italia)
Assistant referees: Esteban Filipanics (Argentina), Martín Pettina (Argentina)
Domestic
Australia
New South Wales
Shute Shield
West Harbour vs Southern Districts at Concord Oval
Referee: Andrew Lees
Assistant referees: Brendon Farrar, David Jones-Prichard,
Manly vs Randwick at Manly Oval
Referee: Edward Martin
Assistant referees: Charles Hartson, Alexander Richards
Penrith vs Gordon at Nepean Rugby Park
Referee: James Leckie
Assistant referees: Nick Hannon, Antony Hastie,
Eastwood vs Warringah at T.G. Millner Field
Referee: Michael Hogan
Assistant referees: Dominic McCarthy, Robert Mey,
Sydney University vs Northern Suburbs at University Oval No 1
Referee: William Houston
Assistant referees: Jamie McGregor, Darren Bradley
Eastern Suburbs vsan S Parramatta at Woollahra Oval
Referee: Ian Smith
Assistant referees: Lincoln Stollery, Daniel Taylor
Coach: Michael Tanzer
South Africa
Currie Cup Qualifiers
Valke vs Griffons at Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park
Referee: Rodney Boneparte
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Dennis Immelman
Border Bulldogs vs Leopards XV at Buffalo City Municipal Stadium, East London
Referee: Francois Pretorius
Assistant referees: Local
Television match officials: Christie du Preez
Assessor: Thuso Mngqibisa
Griquas vs South Western Districts at Griqua Park, Kimberley
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Banks Yantolo
Friendlies
Boland Cavaliers vs Valke at Boland Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Quinton Immelman
Assistant referees: Local
Eastern Province Kings vs Western Province at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys
Assistant referees: Lourens van der Merwe, Local
Assessor: Kim Smit
Under-21
Leopards vs Lions at Oliën Park, Potchefstroom
Referee: Jaco Pretorius
Assistant referees: Sindile Ngcese, Local
Assessor: Banks Yantolo
Sharks vs Free State at Kings Park, Durban
Referee: AJ Jacobs
Assistant referees: Ricus van der Hoven, Local
Assessor: Jacques Hugo
Eastern Province vs Western Province at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Referee: Lourens van der Merwe
Assistant referees: Oregopotse Rametsi, Local
Assessor: Pierre Oelofse
Under-19
Leopards vs Lions at Oliën Park, Potchefstroom
Referee: Sindile Ngcese
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Banks Yantolo
Sharks vs Free State at Kings Park, Durban
Referee: Ricus van der Hoven
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Jacques Hugo
Eastern Province vs Western Province at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Referee: Oregopotse Rametsi
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Pierre Oelofse
Classic Clashes
Blouskool (Kroonstad Hoërskool) vs Rooiskool (Afrikaanse Hoërskool, Kroonstad)
Referee: Paul Mente
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Kim Smit
Hangklip vs Aliwal-Noord in Queenstown
Referee: Naka Bulelani
Assistant referees: Local
Assessor: Jacques Hugo
