Refs for round two of the 2025 Six Nations, including England vs France referee
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As the Six Nations heads into its second round this weekend, all eyes will be on the match officials including the England vs France referee.
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From experienced campaigners to rising stars, here's a look at the referees overseeing the action and their officiating teams.
Italy v Wales (Saturday, 2:15 PM GMT) – Matthew Carley (England)
Matthew Carley takes charge of Italy vs Wales, bringing his wealth of experience to the clash in Rome. Carley, born in 1984, has been officiating at the highest level for over a decade and made his Six Nations debut in 2017.
The Englishman, known for his clear communication and firm control, has also refereed in multiple Rugby World Cups and European club competitions.
Assistants: Paul Williams (NZ) & Sam Grove-White (Sco)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)
FPRO: Glenn Newman (NZ)
England vs France referee (Saturday, 4:45 PM GMT) – Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)
Nika Amashukeli continues to break new ground for Georgian rugby as he takes charge of the blockbuster England vs France showdown at Twickenham.
Born in 1994 in Tbilisi, Amashukeli was a promising young player before injuries forced him into refereeing. He quickly climbed the ranks and became the first Georgian to officiate a Tier One international in 2021.
His no-nonsense approach and deep understanding of the breakdown make him one of the most exciting referees in the game today.
Assistants: Andrea Piardi (Ita) & Damian Schneider (Arg)
TMO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SA)
FPRO: Marius Jonker (SA)
Scotland v Ireland (Sunday, 3:00 PM GMT) – James Doleman (New Zealand)
New Zealand's James Doleman will be the man in the middle for Scotland vs Ireland at Murrayfield. Born in 1991 in Tauranga, Doleman initially pursued a career in teaching before turning to refereeing.
He became a full-time professional official in 2020 and has since overseen numerous Super Rugby and Test matches. Doleman made his Six Nations debut in 2023 and has quickly established himself as a composed and decisive referee.
Assistants: Ben O'Keeffe (NZ) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)
TMO: Richard Kelly (NZ)
FPRO: Andrew Jackson (Eng)
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