Overview
- Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee New Zealand vs Canada at Ashton Gate in Bristol on Friday in what will be her 49th test.
- The appointment will be her 12th Women’s Rugby World Cup match as referee, surpassing the previous mark of 11 held by Sara Cox and Nicky Inwood.
- Maggie Cogger-Orr of New Zealand will take charge of France vs hosts England on Saturday, her first semi-final and 28th test in the middle.
- Barrett-Theron also officiated Canada in the last World Cup semi-final in New Zealand, a 26–19 defeat to England at Eden Park.
- World Rugby leaders Su Carty and Alhambra Nievas praised the merit-based selections and noted the planned departure of six assistant referees as the tournament advances.