Overview
- World Rugby confirmed appointments spanning 42 fixtures between October 18 and November 29, including 34 full tests officiated by referees from 11 nations.
- Marquee assignments include Angus Gardner for France vs South Africa in Paris, Hollie Davidson for Wales vs New Zealand on November 22, Ben O’Keeffe to open Japan vs Australia on October 25, and Luc Ramos to close Wales vs South Africa on November 29.
- Ten referees have been assigned two test matches each during the window.
- Pathway promotions feature four officials from the 2025 U20 Championship—Morgan White, Ben Breakspear, Jérémy Rozier and Tomás Bertazza—taking senior appointments.
- Officials for the December Final Qualification Tournament will be announced after the fourth participating team is confirmed on October 18.