Congratulations to Emirates World Rugby Referee Matthew Carley, who reaches the 50 test milestone today when he takes charge of Wales v Scotland.
"I started when I was 16, when my grandfather persuaded me to take an entry level exam and then persuaded me to try and do a game..."
In this short video, hear how Matthew's grandfather played a huge role in his refereeing journey.
Go well today, Matthew!
@WorldRugby@EnglandRugby@emirates
Congratulations to RFU referee Matthew Carley, who will take the whistle for the 50th time at Test match level on Saturday when he takes charge of a massive @SixNationsRugby clash between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff.
A special milestone 👏
Just out here making history 😎
Referee Hollie Davidson made history on Saturday, where she took charge of the men’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and Italy in Dublin. She became the first female official to referee for a men’s game in our championship 🏆
#GuinnessM6N#Since1883
Laws 101: Hollie Davidson, the Emirates World Rugby Referee taking charge of Ireland v Italy in Dublin today, outlines the qualities that are essential for refereeing at the top of the game.
Laws 101: Ever wondered how referees determine what the right level of communication is with players in an international match? Emirates World Rugby Referee Ben O'Keeffe explains
The @emirates World Rugby match officials have gathered in London for their first camp of a big year of test rugby. Themes include:
➡️Realignment on key principles following a block of domestic/cross border competition
➡️Deep dive sessions on the key success factors in the areas of safety, speed, space, scrum, lineout/maul
➡️Milestones on the road to Men's RWC 2027
While there is no change to approach, continued engagement with coaches ahead of each test window enhances alignment.
From becoming the Scottish Rugby Union's first full-time professional women's referee back in 2017, to being named as the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match 📈
Hollie Davidson continues to shatter the glass ceiling 💥
Damián Schneider será el representante del arbitraje argentino en el Repechaje final del Mundial 2027 en Dubai.
🏉Asistente 1 en Bélgica-Namibia
🏉Árbitro en Samoa-Namibia
🏉Asistente 1 en Samoa-Bélgica
El árbitro rosarino @schneiderdami será el árbitro de la final del torneo que se juega el 20/9 en Salt Lake City.
Además será el referee del partido por el 5to puesto y asistente en EEUU v Japón.
Meet the Officials 👋
Introducing the @emirates Match Officials who have been appointed for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, and a busy window of July Internationals
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They will leave everything on the field. And we need to keep it there.
To combat the rise in online abuse of the world's top players and officials, we will be working with @signify at #RWC2025 to protect those on the field from social media hate.
LAWS 101: Emirates World Rugby Referee Angus Gardner explains the new Global Law Trial relating to the protection of the scrum half at the base of a ruck and maul and how the area is being officiated, aiding ball in flow.
#Rugby@schneiderdami y Tomás Bertazza serán los árbitros argentinos en el 6N 2025
Schneider será juez de touch en 🏴v🇮🇹 y 🏴v🇫🇷
Bertazza debutará en el U20 como referee principal en 🇫🇷v🏴 y 🏴v🇮🇪
Por su parte Gonzalo de Achaval fue confirmado para el Sevens Challenger