URC, Round One - referee appointments

SPOTLIGHT: The match official appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round One fixtures have been confirmed.

To avoid a clash with the Currie Cup Final, Round One fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved from this weekend and rescheduled to early 2025.

Friday, September 20:

Cardiff v Zebre Parma

(Arms Park, Cardiff – Kick-off: 19.35; 18.35 GMT; 20.35 CEST)

Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)

Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Rhys Jones (Wales)

TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland)

Edinburgh v Leinster

(Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 19.35; 18.35 GMT)

Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)

Assistant referees: Jonny Perriam (Scotland), Michael Todd (Scotland)

TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy)

Saturday, September 21:

Dragons v Ospreys

(Rodney Parade, Newport – Kick-off: 15.00; 14.00 GMT)

Referee: Ben Breakspear (Wales)

Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Ben Connor (Wales)

TMO: Aled Griffiths (Wales)

Munster v Connacht

(Thomond Park, Limerick – Kick-off: 17.30; 16.30 GMT)

Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)

Assistant referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Dan Carson (Ireland)

TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland)

Benetton v Scarlets

(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off: 20.35; 19.35 UK & Ireland time; 18.35 GMT)

Referee: Ian Kenny (Scotland)

Assistant referees: Fillipo Russo (Italy), Franco Rosella (Italy)

TMO: Dave Sutherland (Scotland)

Ulster v Glasgow Warriors

(Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast – Kick-off: 19.45; 18.45 GMT)

Referee: Adam Jones (Wales)

Assistant referees: Robbie Jenkinson (Ireland); Padraig Reidy (Ireland)

TMO: Tom Spurrier (Wales)