The Stage is Set for Thrilling URC Quarter-Final Weekend
The stage is set for an action-packed weekend of United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final action, with the match officials and broadcasters now confirmed.
Officiating Appointments
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will take charge of the opening quarter-final clash between Munster and Ospreys on Friday evening. This will be Davidson’s 15th URC game, and she will be assisted by Andrea Piardi and Gianluca Gnecchi.
Fellow Scot Mike Adamson will wield the whistle in Saturday’s first play-off match, as the Bulls host Benetton at Loftus Versveld. Adamson, who has officiated 82 URC games, will be assisted by Sam Grove-White and Adam Jones, with Ben Whitehouse acting as the TMO.
“Andrew Brace, who will be overseeing his 96th URC encounter, will take charge of the highly anticipated Leinster vs. Ulster clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Craig Evans and Eoghan Cross will assist Brace, while Brian MacNeice will serve as the TMO.”
- Irishman Chris Busby will be the man in the middle as the Glasgow Warriors entertain the Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday. Frank Murphy and Peter Martin will assist Busby, with Mark Patton fulfilling the TMO duties.
URC Team of the Week
The URC has also unveiled its Team of the Week, highlighting the standout performers from the previous round, including a “demolishing” shift from a Springbok hopeful and the “great conductor” who helped Benetton secure a top-eight finish.
Broadcast Coverage
As the rugby union community gears up for an exhilarating weekend of URC quarter-final action, fans can tune in to the live coverage on RTÉ, S4C, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby, and URC.tv, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of the high-stakes proceedings.
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