Match official appointments to 23 February 2026

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with one Vodacom URC derby on the cards in South Africa, while the Pick n Pay Women's Super League and FNB Varsity Cup continue.

Six Nations

Saturday, 21 February 2026

England vs Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham - 16h10
Referee: Andrea Piardi
Assistant Referees: Pierre Broussett, Gianluca Gnecchi
Television Match Official: Matteo Liperini
Split Screen/FPRO: Mike Adamson

Wales vs Scotland at Principality Stadium, Cardiff - 18h40
Referee: Matthew Carley
Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson, Adam Leal
Television Match Official: Ian Tempest
Split Screen/FPRO: Eric Gauzins

Sunday, 22 February 2026

France vs Italy at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille - 17h10
Referee: Andrew Brace
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce, Eoghan Cross
Television Match Official: Olly Hodges
Split Screen/FPRO: Ben Whitehouse

Under 20's Six Nations

Friday, 20 February 2026

Wales vs Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff - 21h15
Referee: George Selwood
Assistant Referees: Jamie Parr, Henry Pearson
Television Match Official: Dan Jones

England vs Ireland at the Recreation Ground, Bath - 21h45
Referee: Morgan White
Assistant Referees: Carwyn Sion, Lucas Yendle
Television Match Official: Aled Griffiths

Saturday, 21 February 2026

France vs Italy at Stadium Lille Metropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq - 22h00
Referee: Saba Makharadze
Assistant Referees: Saba Abulashvilli, Mariam Goguadze
Television Match Official: Soso Japaridze

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Lions vs Hollywoodbets Sharks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg - 14h00
Referee: Griffin Colby
Assistant Referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron, Zoe Naude
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman
Split Screen/FPRO: Ben Crouse

Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Sharks Women vs Isuzu Bulls Daisies at Hollywoodbets Kings Parks - KP2 - 12h00
Referee: Chante Olivier

DHL WP vs Golden Lions Women at Bellville Rugby Club, Bellville - 13h00
Referee: Siyanda Pikoli

Sanlam Boland Dames vs Border Ladies at Boland Stadium, Wellington - 15h00
Referee: Giana Viljoen

Free State Women vs Eastern Province Queens at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein - 15h00
Referee: Angie Bezuidenhout

FNB Varsity Cup

Monday, 23 February 2026

FNB NWU vs FNB Emeris at Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds, Potchefstroom - 16h45
Referee: Zoe Naude
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Stephan Geldenhuys

FNB Maties vs FNB UJ at Danie Craven Stadium, Cape Town - 19h00
Referee: Lulutho Matomela
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Cwengile Jadezweni

FNB UFS vs FNB UP-Tuks at Shimla Park, Bloemfontein - 19h00
Referee: Juan de Bod

FNB UCT vs FNB CUT at UCT Rugby Fields, Cape Town - 19h00
Referee: Eon v Zyl

FNB Varsity Shield

Friday, 20 February 2026

FNB UWC vs FNB CPUT at UWC Sport Stadium, Cape Town - 17h00
Referee: Caleb Hibbert
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Cwengile Jadezweni

FNB Madibaz vs FNB UKZN at Madibaz Stadium, Gqeberha - 16h00
Referee: Hernus Coetzee

FNB WITS vs FNB UFH at WITS Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg - 19h00
Referee: Excellent Mnkomo

FNB SPU vs FNB WSU at Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley - 19h00
Referee: Daniel Canhenga

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Match official appointments to 16 February 2026...

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Match official appointments to 31 January 2026...

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RIP Gregory "Green" Vigo (1950 to 2026)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Proteas centre Gregory "Green" Vigo, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 75.

Afrika praises Bok Women's character and fight in Kenya

Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Cecil Afrika was full of praise of his team following their second place finish at the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, with their performances on the second day of the tournament a highlight for the coach.

Three SA women referees appointed in Six Nations

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated three South African women referees who have earned appointments in the two Women’s Six Nations competitions in the coming months.

Junior Boks primed for physical test in Georgia

The Junior Springboks are braced for freezing European winter conditions to face physical and abrasive opponents that will test their grit and determination on their forthcoming tour of Georgia and will be looking to use this trip to improve their cohesion and understanding of their game model ahead of the start of the international season.

Women’s Super League 1 kicks off with a bang

The Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 kicked off in dramatic fashion on Saturday, with a record win to the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and an unexpected victory on the road for the EP Queens the main features on a weekend that also delivered impressive victories for DHL Western Province and the Sanlam Boland Dames.

RIP Gregory "Green" Vigo (1950 to 2026)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Proteas centre Gregory "Green" Vigo, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 75.