Match official appointments to 21 September 2025

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Christopher Allison appointed to referee the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final in Johannesburg, while Aimee Barrett-Theron handed one of the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals in England.

Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Final

Friday, 19 September 2025

New Zealand vs Canada at Ashton Gate, Bristol - 20h00
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU)
Assistant Referees: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR), Ella Goldsmith (RA)
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman (SARU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Saturday, 20 September 2025

France vs England at Ashton Gate, Bristol - 16h30
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR)
Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR), Kat Roche (USA)
Television Match Official: Rachel Horton (RA)
Split Screen/FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

RWC Play-off

Saturday, 20 September 2025

Samoa vs Chile at America First Field, Salt Lake City, UT, USA - 21h35
Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (RFU), Lex Weiner
Television Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

Pacific Nations Cup

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Tonga vs Canada at America First Field, Salt Lake City, UT, USA - 00h35
Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU)
Assistant Referees: Lex Weiner (USA), Luke Rogan
Television Match Official: Mike Adamson (SRU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)

Japan vs Fiji at America First Field, Salt Lake City, UT, USA - 03h35
Referee: Damian Schneider (UAR)
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (RFU), Robin Kaluziak (RC)
Television Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

Carling Currie Cup Premier Division Final

Saturday, 20 September 2025

Fidelity ADT Lions vs Suzuki Griquas at Ellis Park, Johannesburg - 15h00
Referee: Christopher Allison
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Stephan Geldenhuys
Television Match Official: Egon Seconds
Split Screen/FPRO: Jonathan Lottering

SA Rugby U21 Shield – North

Saturday, 20 September 2025

Pumas vs Griquas at White River Rugby Club, White River - 14h00
Referee: Giana Viljoen

Valke vs Harmony Griffons at Bosman Stadium, Brakpan - 14h00
Referee: Stiaan Marx

SA Rugby U21 Shield – South

Friday, 19 September 2025

Border Bulldogs vs Eastern Province at Police Park, East London - 15h00
Referee: Phumzile Mbewu

Saturday, 20 September 2025

Sanlam Boland vs SWD Eagles at Boland Park, Worcester - 14h00
Referee: Zoe Naude

Referees Match officials Appointments Carling Currie Cup Rugby World Cup

Match official appointments to 21 September 2025...

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Christopher Allison appointed to referee the Carl...

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Lions end WP’s unbeaten run in SA Rugby U21 Cup

DHL Western Province had their winning run in the SA Rugby U21 Cup snapped by a 45-24 loss to the Fidelity ADT Lions at Elis Park in Johannesburg last Friday afternoon, but the setback was not enough to dislodge the Capetonians form top spot on the log as they still enjoy a four-point lead over the Hollywoodbets Sharks.

Kolbe sets sights on Pumas after Boks return to SA with Freedom Cup

Fleet-footed Cheslin Kolbe, who scored a brace in the Springboks’ record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington over the weekend, was understandably happy after the game, but he wasted no time looking forward at the challenge that awaits them against Argentina in the closing leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.

All systems go for 2025 Pick n Pay Gold Cup

South Africa’s two oldest non-university clubs will form part of a bold new era for community rugby after securing the final pair of automatic slots for the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, 27 September.

Dolf rakes in the records at Rugby World Cup

Utility backline player Byrhandré Dolf topped the points charts for the Springbok Women at the conclusion of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign and spearheaded a number of records achieved by the team in their best ever performance at the global tournament.

Landmark EPD squads for U16 boys and girls named

For the first time ever, SA Rugby has announced an Under-16 Elite Player Development squad for girls, joining the boys from the same age group for a camp in Paarl early next month, in what is another huge boost for the local women’s game.