The referees have ensured the game’s rules are upheld with supreme integrity. World Rugby has revealed the referees’ panel for the group stage matches for Rugby World Cup 2023. The seven Assistants, seven TOMs, and twelve other referees are selected for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Nika Amashukeli from Georgia and four referees from the Premiership Rugby are among the 12 referees. But what makes this event historic is including a female official in the match officials group, a crucial moment in Rugby World Cup history.
Rugby World Cup 2023 Referees List
| Referees | Country |
| Nic Berry | Australia |
| Luke Pearce | England |
| Jaco Peyper | South Africa |
| Ben O’Keeffe | New Zealand |
| Karl Dickson | England |
| Wayne Barnes | England |
| Andrew Brace | Ireland |
| Paul Williams | New Zealand |
| Angus Gardner | Australia |
| Matthew Carley | England |
| Mathieu Raynal | France |
| Nika Amashukeli | Georgia |
Assistant Referees
While referees take center stage, the assistant referees play an equally critical role in the game. This World Cup boasts a lineup of assistant referees, including Chris Busby, Pierre Brousset, James Doleman, etc.
| Referees | Country |
| Craig Evans | Wales |
| Chris Busby | Ireland |
| Jordan Way | Australia |
| Andrea Piardi | Italy |
| Pierre Brousset | France |
| James Doleman | New Zealand |
| Christophe Ridley | England |
Television Match Officials (TMOs)
In this era where technology plays a vital role in sports, the role of Television Match Officials (TMOs) cannot be overlooked. The RWC 2023 will see a team of experienced TMOs, including Brett Cronan, Tom Foley, Marius Jonker, etc.
| Country | Referees |
| England | Tom Foley |
| Ireland | Joy Neville |
| Australia | Brett Cronan |
| South Africa | Marius Jonker |
| Ireland | Brian MacNeice |
| Wales | Ben Whitehouse |
| New Zealand | Brendon Pickerill |
Read More: Rugby Referees Salaries
Previous RWC Final Referees
| Country | Referee | Year |
| France | Jérôme Garcès | 2019 |
| Wales | Nigel Owens | 2015 |
| South Africa | Craig Joubert | 2011 |
| Ireland | Alain Rolland | 2007 |
| South Africa | André Watson | 2003 |
| South Africa | André Watson | 1999 |
| England | Ed Morrison | 1995 |
| Wales | Derek Bevan | 1991 |
| Australia | Kerry Fitzgerald | 1987 |
Read More: Rugby World Cup Winners List
