IRFU Referees back in EPCR and Energia AIL Action this Weekend
IRFU referee Frank Murphy will take charge of one of the European Challenge Cup semi-finals this weekend
IRFU referees will be involved in the action across the Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and all five divisions of the Men’s Energia AIL.
In the Champions Cup on Saturday Frank Murphy has the whistle for Gloucester v Montpellier with Andy Brace and Robert O’Sullivan providing AR support at Kingsholm.
Meanwhile in the Challenge Cup Joy Neville is in Italy to officiate at the Pata Stadium where Calvisano host Pau. Joy will be supported by Jonny Erskine and Richard Kerr on the touchlines.
At the Stade Armandie Sean Gallagher will be the man in the middle as Agen welcome Wasps in the Challenge Cup. Nigel Correll and Oisin Quinn are on AR duty.
On Sunday George Clancy completes the trio of Challenge Cup appointments as he takes control of Leicester Tigers against Cardiff Blues at Welford Road. Chris Busby and Mark Patton providing AR support.
IRFU Referee Appointments
Saturday 11th January, 2020
EPCR Champions Cup
Gloucester v Montpellier: F. Murphy (Ref), A. Brace (AR1) R. O’Sullivan (AR2)
EPCR Challenge Cup
Rugby Calvisano v Pau: J. Neville (Ref), J. Erskine (AR1), R. Kerr (AR2)
Agen v Wasps: S. Gallagher (Ref), N. Correll (AR1), O. Quinn (AR2)
Energia AIL Div1a
Ballynahinch v Clontarf: E. Cross
Cork Constitution v Young Munster: P. Martin
Dublin University v Terenure College: S. Gaffikin
Garryowen v UCD: R. Horgan
Lansdowne v UCC: C. Busby
Energia AIL Div1b
Armagh v Banbridge: E. Hogan O’Connell
Navan v Naas: C. Hogan
Old Belvedere v St Mary’s College: D. Carson
Shannon v Highfield: P. Haycock
Old Wesley v Malone: S. Kierans
Energia AIL Div2a
Ballymena v Rainey Old Boys: J. Peak
Buccaneers v Old Crescent: H. Richmond
Nenagh Ormond v Queen’s University: A. Cole
UL Bohemians v Cashel: D.T. Blake
MU Barnhall v Dolphin: G Sheridan
Energia AIL Div2b
Ballina v Sligo: K. Davison
Blackrock v Greystones: E. O’Shea
Dungannon v Belfast Harlequins: J. Wilson
Galwegians v Wanderers: T. O’Donoghue
Malahide v Corinthians: R. Watson
Energia AIL Div2c
Bangor v Enniscorthy: P. Sheehan
City of Derry v Midleton: M. Casey
Clonmel v Skerries: M. Scanlon
Sunday’s Well v Omagh: P. O’Connor
Tullamore v Bruff: P. Reidy
Sunday 12th January, 2020
EPCR Challenge Cup
Leicester Tigers v Cardiff Blues: G. Clancy (Ref), C. Busby (AR1), M. Patton (AR2)