Referees to 16 May

In the midst of so many high-profile matches, there is a humble one of interest - Lebanon vs Jordan with a woman referee - Anastassya Khamova. But the big interest will be on those high profile matches - semifinals all over Europe and deciding who will play in semifinals and where in the south.

International

European Nations Cup

Division 3B

Austria vs Hungary in Vienna
Referee: Serge Goffinet (Belgium)

Slovenia vs Denmark in Ljubljana
Referee: George Mossford (Finland)

ASIA 5 NATIONS

Arabian Gulf vs Korea The Seven
Referee: Taku Otsuki (Japan)
Assistant referees: Takashi Harada (Japan), Anastassya Khamova (Kazakhstan)

Japan vs Kazakhstan Prince Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Tobi Lothian (Hong Kong)
Assistant referees: Alan Whitcombe (Arabian Gulf), Aruna Krishantha Rankothge (Sri Lanka)

Lebanon vs Jordan The Sevens
Referee: Anastassya Khamova (Kazakhstan)

South American Championship

Brazil vs Uruguay Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: Jaime Vial (Chile)

Chile vs Paraguay Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: Gustavo Gerbasi (Uruguay)

Paraguay vs Uruguay Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: tbc (Argentina)

Chile vs Brazil Centro de Alto Rendiemena de la Reina
Referee: Gustavo Gerbasi (Uruguay)

Under-20

Wales vs England
Referee: Peter Allan (Scotland)
 
Women

European Trophy

Italy vs Russia in Colmar
Netherlands vs Belgium in Verdun
Sweden vs Germany in Colmar
Spain vs Belgium in Metz
Italy vs Sweden in Haguenau
Russia vs Germany in Haguenau

The final round is played on 15 May.

Magners League semifinals

Ospreys vs Glasgow Warriors
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Dudley Phillips (Ireland), Leo Colgan (Ireland)
Television match official: Bertie Smith (Ireland)

Leinster vs Munster
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Assistant referees: James Jones (Wales), Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)
Television match official: Hugh Watkins (Wales)

Super 14, Round 14

Crusaders vs Brumbies in Christchurch
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Josh Noonan (New Zealand), Kane McBride (New Zealand)
Television match official: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Waratahs vs Hurricanes in Sydney
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Stuart Dickinson (Australia), Angus Gardiner (Australia)
Television match official: George Ayoub (Australia)

Sharks vs Western Force in Durban
Referee: Pro Legoete (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Mark Lawrence (South Africa), Marc van Zyl (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Blues vs Chiefs in Auckland
Referee: Paul Marks (Australia)
Assistant referees: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand), Jonathon White (New Zealand)
Television match official: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)

Reds vs Highlanders in Brisbane
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant referees: Ian Smith (Australia), Simon Moore (Australia)
Television match official: Matt Goddard (Australia)

Cheetahs vs Lions in Kimberley
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Joey Salmans (South Africa), Stefan Breytenbach (South Africa)
Television match official: Johann Meuwesen (South Africa)

Stormers vs Bulls at Newlands
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Reuben Rossouw (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Pacific Rugby Cup

Upolu Samoa vs Fiji Warriors at Churchill Park
Referee: Mounga Vea (Tonga)
Assistant referees: Fe'ao Nonu (Tonga), Mikea Rokodrakia (Fiji)

Savai'i Samoa vs Tautahi Gold at Churchill Park
Referee: Samuele Tuidraki (Fiji)
Assistant referees: James Bolabiu (Fiji), Petero Mikaele (Fiji)

Tautahi Reds vs Fiji Barbarians at Churchill Park
Referee: Kelekilio Petelo (Samoa)
Assistant referees: Tui Komitgi (Samoa), Laisa Kauyaca (Fiji)

British & Irish Cup Final

Cornish Pirates vs Munster
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Assistant referees: David Jones (Wales), Wayne Davies (Wales)
Television match official: Tony Rowlands (Wales)

Domestic

Australia

New South Wales

TooheysNewCup Shute Shield

Gordon vs Eastern Suburbs at Chatswood Oval
Referee: Nathan Pearce
Assistant referees: Andrew Crozier (ACT), Darren Bradley
Assessor: Peter Marshall 

West Harbour vs Sydney University Concord Oval
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant referees:  Guy Grinham, Richard Madden
Assessor: John McCarthy 

Southern Districts vs Parramatta at Forshaw Rugby Park
Referee: James Leckie
Assistant referees: Matt Kellahan, Tim Wills
Assessor: Wayne Erickson 

Northern Suburbs vs Penrith at North Sydney Oval
Referee: James Scholtens
Assistant referees: Neil Favager, Craig Smith,
Assessor: Brendan Taylor

Warringah vs Randwick at Pittwater Rugby Park
Referee: Steve Hardy
Assistant referees: Luke Colbron, Clinton Allardice
Assessor: Michael Tanzer 

Eastwood vs Manly at TG Millner Field
Referee: Daniel Cheever
Assistant referees: Edward Martin, Greg Butler
Television match official: Phil Baird
Assessor: Frank Meiklejon 

England

Premiership semifinals

Leicester Tigers vs Bath
Referee: Chris White
Assistant referees: Paul Dix, Dave Pearson
Television match official: David Hudson, David Matthews

Northampton Saints vs Saracens
Referee: Wayne Barnes
Assistant referees: Andrew Small, Peter Huckle
Television match official: Laurie Bryant, Geoff Warren
Assessor: Steve Lander

France

Top 14 semifinals

Perpignan vs Toulouse at Stade la Mosson, Montpellier
Referee: Romain Poite
Assistant referees: Pascal Gauzere, Cyril Lafon
Assessor: Daniel Pascal, Michel Kazmierczak
Television match officials: Gérard Borreani
 
Toulon vs Clermont Ferrand at Stade Geoffroy Guichard, St-Etienne
Referee: Jérôme Garces
Assistant referees: Patrick Pechambert, Cédric Marchat
Assessor: Philippe De Miranda, Patrick Costa
Television match officials: Jean-Pierre Pellaprat

Pro D2 Semifinals

La Rochelle vs Oyonnax at Stade Maurice Deflandre
Referee: Franck Maciello
Assistant referees: Eric Gauzins, Eric Soulan
Assessor: Jean-Paul Goyard
Television match official: Vincent Azoulay
 
Lyon vs Pau at Stade Vuillermet
Referee: Mathieu Raynal
Assistant referees:  Laurent Cardona, Bruno Bessot
Assessor: Francis Coup
Television match official: Daniel Irazoqui

Italy

Super 10 semifinals

Petrarca Padova vs Benetton Treviso at Stadio Plebiscito, Padova
Referee: Stefano Pennè (Milano)
Assistant referees: Claudio Castagnoli (Livorno), Luigi Sorrentino (Milano)

MPS Viadana vs Femi-Cz Rovigo at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana
Referee: Carlo Damasco (Napoli)
Assistant referees: Stefano Marrama (Padova), Ettore Reale (Bari)

Scotland

Premier 1

Selkirk vs Ayr
Referee: Terry Hall (England)
Assistant referees: Ted Coutts, Bob Nevins

South Africa

Friendly

Under-20

South Africa vs South Western Districts at Blanco Sportsfield
Referee: Dilbert November
Assistant referees: Cobus Wessels, Local 
Assessor: Hulet Billett
       
South Africa vs South Western Districts at EPRU
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant referees: Christie du Preez, Phillip Bosch 
Assessor: Jacques Hugo
       
Women

A Final

Western Province vs Golden Lions at Villager FC
Referee: Siphokazi Njani
Assistant referees: Roslyn Fortuin, Eugenia Daniels
Assessor: Keith Hendricks, Eugene de Villiers

B Final

South Western Districts vs Griffons at Villager FC
Referee: Ilana Scholtz
Assistant referees: Roslyn Fortuin, Eugenia Daniels
Assessor: Keith Hendricks, Eugene de Villiers

USA

Rugby Super League quarterfinals

Chicago Griffins vs Life
Referee: Mike Kennedy 
Assistant referees: Ed Ward, Ken Muir
Coach: Mike Cobb

Old Puget Sound Beach vs New York Athletic Club
Referee: Chris Henshall 
Assistant referees: Terry Haas, Fred Thomas
Coach: Mark Koiwai

Old Blue New York vs San Francisco Golden Gate
Referee: Tim Luscombe
Assistant referees: LuAnn Campbell, Local
Coach: Dixon Smith

Boston vs Denver
Referee: Dave Ardrey
Assistant referees: Dave Pelton, Martin Dunne
Coach: Dave Metcalfe

Wales

Premiership Play-Off

Newport vs Llanelli
Referee: Gwyn Morris

Premiership semifinals

Neath vs Pontypridd or Llandovery
Referee: James Jones

Swansea vs Newport or Llanelli
Referee: Tim Hayes