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This year

2023

'Dream come true' as Shane Curley named All-Ireland final referee

Curley can now look forward to a historic fixture on his CV as the first final meeting of Dublin and Kerry will mark the 50th LGFA All-Ireland.

5.0k

Aug 1st 2023, 3:13 PM

Irish referee Joy Neville appointed as first woman to officiate at men's RWC

Neville won 70 caps for Ireland as a player before turning to refereeing.

6.7k

May 10th 2023, 5:15 PM

Wayne Barnes to referee Leinster-Toulouse Champions Cup semi-final

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper takes charge of La Rochelle-Exeter clash.

9.0k

Apr 20th 2023, 11:32 AM

All time

IRFU refs Brace and Murphy appointed to European semi-final clashes

Nigel Owens and Mike Adamson will be in charge of the other two fixtures.

5.2k

Sep 22nd 2020, 11:27 AM

Andrew Brace appointed referee for the Pro14 final between Leinster and Ulster

The 32-year-old has been a rising star of the refereeing scene in recent years.

8.1k

Sep 8th 2020, 3:54 PM

Garcès appointed to referee Leinster's Champions Cup final clash

The Frenchman will be in charge of the decider against Saracens in Newcastle.

8.3k

Apr 25th 2019, 3:25 PM

Munster, Leinster and Ulster set for French refs in first round of Champions Cup

Romain Poite, Pascal Gaüzère and Jérôme Garcès are first up for the Irish provinces.

4.9k

Sep 13th 2018, 3:23 PM

Peyper, Garcès and Poite to referee Lions' Tests against All Blacks

World Rugby have also confirmed the match officials for Ireland’s summer tour.

5.9k

Mar 23rd 2017, 4:22 PM

Garcès to take charge of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

Three Irishmen have been appointed as touch judges for the weekend.

12.8k

Oct 13th 2015, 5:58 PM