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.

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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

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