The rugby match officials have been confirmed for this weekend’s long list of exciting matches, including England vs New Zealand referee.
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Referee’s for this weekend:
| SA v Scotland Audi Field, Washington DC Friday, 12 July, 2024 | Referee: Jordan Way (RA) Assistant Referee 1: Adam Leal (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: Robin Kaluzniak (RC) TMO: Chris Assmus (RC) |
| Tonga v Italy Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa Friday, 12 July, 2024 | Referee: Damian Schneider (UAR) Assistant Referee 1: James Doleman (NZR) Assistant Referee 2: Marcus Playle (NZR) |
| Canada v Romania TD Place Stadium, Ottawa Friday, 12 July, 2024 | Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU) Assistant Referee 1: Kat Roche (USAR) Assistant Referee 2: Luke Rogan (USAR) |
| Australia v Wales AAMI Park, Melbourne Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) Assistant Referee 1: Matthew Carley (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: Paul Williams (NZR) TMO: Glenn Newman (NZR) FPRO: Marius Jonker (SARU) |
| New Zealand v England Eden Park, Auckland Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Nic Berry (RA) Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA) Assistant Referee 2: Pierre Brousset (FFR) TMO: Brett Cronan (RA) FPRO: Eric Gauzins (FFR) |
| South Africa v Ireland Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU) Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: Craig Evans (WRU) TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU) |
| Argentina v France Estadio José Amalfitani, Vélez, Buenos Aires Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU) Assistant Referee 1: Chris Busby (IRFU) Assistant Referee 2: Eoghan Cross (IRFU) TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU) |
| Japan v Georgia Yurtec Stadium, Sendai Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR) Assistant Referee 1: Christophe Ridley (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: George Myers (RA) TMO: James Leckie (RA) |
| Samoa v Spain Apia Park, Apia Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Jordan Kaminski (RA) Assistant Referee 2: Tevita Rokovereni (FRU) |
| Paraguay v Hong Kong China Estadio Héroes de Curupayty, Luque Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Francisco Gonzalez (URU) Assistant Referee 1: Simón Larrubia (UAR) Assistant Referee 2: Frank Méndez (Chile) |
| Chile v Belgium Estadio Sausalito, Vina del Mar Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Tómas Bertazza (UAR) Assistant Referee 1: Mauro Rossi (UAR) Assistant Referee 2: Federico Solari (UAR) |
| Namibia v Portugal Windhoek Saturday, 13 July, 2024 | Referee: Adriaan Jacobs (SARU) Assistant Referee 1: Griffin Colby (SARU) Assistant Referee 2: Precious Pazani (ZRU) |
American website ranks the 100 best rugby players in the world, Owen Farrell 32nd
England’s rugby players are making waves across the international rankings, demonstrating their diverse talents across the field. Despite the absence of Maro Itoje, several English stars have earned their places.
Alex Mitchell, a skilled scrumhalf, ranks 96th, showcasing his tactical acumen. George Furbank, versatile in multiple backline roles, follows closely at 93rd. Marcus Smith, a dynamic flyhalf, impresses at 82nd, while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso brings speed and skill at 81st.
In the forwards, Jamie George, known for his set-piece prowess, stands at 68th. Jack Willis, a formidable backrower with a knack for turnovers, holds the 49th spot, and Ben Earl, another versatile backrower, ranks 15th, highlighting England’s depth and strength across different positions.
Check out their full list here:
100. Uini Antonio – France – Prop
99. Dewi Lake – Wales – Hooker
98. UJ Seuteni – Samoa – Centre
97. Tom Wright – Australia – Fullback
96. Alex Mitchell – England – Scrumhalf
95. Jac Morgan – Wales – Backrow
94. Fletcher Newell – New Zealand
93. George Furbank – England – Utility Back
92. Duhan van der Merwe – Scotland – Winger
91. Zander Fagerson – Scotland – Prop
90. Louis Bielle-Biarrey – France – Winger
89. Julian Marchand – France – Hooker
88. Jack Conan – Ireland – Backrow
87. Michelle Lamaro – Italy – Backrow
86. Ronan Kelleher – Ireland – Hooker
85. Manie Libbok – South Africa – Flyhalf
84. Steven Kitshoff – South Africa – Prop
83. Rory Darge – Scotland – Backrow
82. Marcus Smith – England – Flyhalf
81. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso – England – Winger
80. Tommy Reffell – Wales – Backrow
79. Ben Tameifuna – Tonga – Prop
78. Charles Ollivon – France – Backrow
77. Paolo Garbisi – Italy – Flyhalf
76. Sevu Reece – New Zealand – Winger