World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for 22 matches from August to October, which include the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 in Japan and the Bledisloe Cup . Irish referees Eoghan Cross and Andrew Brace have been appointed for several games.
Cross will referee the first test of the window between Japan and Australia in Osaka on 8 August.
Brace will be in charge when New Zealand welcome Australia to Eden Park on October 10th before taking the Assistant Referee 1 role for the return fixture the following weekend in Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Best wishes to both over the coming weeks and months.
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