'The selection reflects the selectors' ambition of giving all referees exposure to the biggest competitions in 2022 as preparation for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.' World Rugby's statement read.
World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee Chairman Graham Mourie said: “We have a group of very committed match officials who, like players, continually work on their game through a robust, team-driven 360 degree review process. As we move closer to France 2023, we are growing as a team and the focus continues to be on consistent officiating of the clear and obvious with a particular emphasis on safety, speed and space.”
The Rugby Championship 2022
| South Africa v New Zealand Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Saturday, 6 August, 2022 |
Referee: Angus Gardner (RA) Assistant Referee 1: Luke Pearce (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: Christophe Ridley (RFU) TMO: Brett Cronan (RA) |
| Argentina v Australia Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza Saturday, 6 August, 2022 |
Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU) Assistant Referee 1: Karl Dickson (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: Chris Busby (IRFU) TMO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU) |
| South Africa v New Zealand Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Saturday, 13 August, 2022 |
Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU) Assistant Referee 1: Angus Gardner (RA) Assistant Referee 2: Christophe Ridley (RFU) TMO: Brett Cronan (RA) |
| Argentina v Australia Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan Saturday, 13 August, 2022 |
Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU) Assistant Referee 1: Mike Adamson (SRU) Assistant Referee 2: Chris Busby (IRFU) TMO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU) |
| New Zealand v Argentina Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch Saturday, 27 August, 2022 |
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) Assistant Referee 1: Nic Berry (RA) Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) |
| Australia v South Africa Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Saturday, 27 August, 2022 |
Referee: Paul Williams (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Ben O'Keeffe (NZR) Assistant Referee 2: Tual Trainini (FFR) TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR) |
| New Zealand v Argentina FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton Saturday, 3 September, 2022 |
Referee: Nic Berry (RA) Assistant Referee 1: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) |
| Australia v South Africa Allianz Stadium, Sydney Saturday, 3 September, 2022 |
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Paul Williams (NZR) Assistant Referee 2: Tual Trainini (FFR) TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR) |
| Australia v New Zealand Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Thursday, 15 September, 2022 |
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (FFR) Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Brace (IRFU) Assistant Referee 2: Pierre Brousset (FFR) TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU) |
| Argentina v South Africa José Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires Saturday, 17 September, 2022 |
Referee: James Doleman (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA) Assistant Referee 2: Craig Evans (WRU) TMO: Chris Hart (NZR) |
| New Zealand v Australia Eden Park, Auckland Saturday, 24 September, 2022 |
Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU) Assistant Referee 1: Mathieu Raynal (FFR) Assistant Referee 2: Pierre Brousset (FFR) TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU) |
| South Africa v Argentina Hollywoodbets, Kings Park, Durban Saturday, 24 September, 2022 |
Referee: Damon Murphy (RA) Assistant Referee 1: Frank Murphy (IRFU) Assistant Referee 2: Andrea Piardi (FIR) TMO: Chris Hart (NZR) |
