Match official appointments to 12 August 2025

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division into round three while the U18 International Series kicks off in Cape Town.

RWC 2025 Warm-up

Saturday, 09 August 2025

Ireland vs Canada at Kingspan, Belfast, Northern Ireland - 13h00
Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)
Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR), Berenice Bralley (FFR)
Television Match Official: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

France vs England at Mont de Marsan Stadium, France - 21h10
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU)
Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR), Maria Heitor (FPR)
Television Match Official: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Italy vs Japan at Stadio San Michele, Calvisano, Italy - 19h30
Referee: Sara Cox (RFU)
Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU), Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)

Fiji vs Samoa at Lautoka, Fiji
Referee: Natarsha Ganley (NZR)
Assistant Referees: Jess Ling (RA), Chloe Sampson (NZR)

U18 International Series

Friday, 08 August 2025

SA U18 'A' vs Ireland at HS Durbanville, Cape Town - 11h30
Referee: Juan de Bod
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Dylen November

Georgia vs England at HS Durbanville, Cape Town - 13h30
Referee: Caleb Hibbert
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Dylen November

SA U18 vs France at HS Durbanville, Cape Town - 15h30
Referee: Charlwin Daries
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Dylen November

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

SA U18 'A' vs Georgia at Boland Landbou, Wellington - 11h30
Referee: Daniel Canhenga
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman

England vs France at Boland Landbou, Wellington - 15h30
Referee: Lulutho Matomela
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman

SA U18 vs Ireland at Boland Landbou, Wellington - 13h30
Referee: Excellent Mnkomo
Assistant Referees: Local
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman

Carling Currie Cup Premier Division

Friday, 08 August 2025

Suzuki Griquas vs DHL Western Province at Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley - 15h00
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni
Assistant Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Daniel Canhenga
Television Match Official: Ben Crouse
Split Screen/FPRO: Eon van Zyl

Saturday, 09 August 2025

Vodacom Bulls vs Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria - 15h00
Referee: Morne Ferreira
Assistant Referees: Christopher Allison, Excellent Mnkomo
Television Match Official: Archie Moko
Split Screen/FPRO: Giana Viljoen

Hollywoodbets Sharks XV vs Toyota Cheetahs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Clermont - 17h10
Referee: AJ Jacobs
Assistant Referees: Paul Mente, Phumzile Mbewu
Television Match Official: Egon Seconds
Split Screen/FPRO: Caleb Hibbert

Sunday, 10 August 2025

Sanlam Boland Kavaliers vs Fidelity ADT Lions at Sanlam Boland Stadium, Wellington - 15h00
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant Referees: Dylen November, Zoe Naude
Television Match Official: Cwengile Jadezweni
Split Screen/FPRO: Charlwin Daries

Women' First Division

Saturday, 09 August 2025

Griquas Women vs SWD Eagirls at Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley - 11h00
Referee: Chante Olivier

Griffons Women vs Leopards Women at Down Touch Investment Stadium, Welkom - 12h30
Referee: Aneka Smith

Valke Women vs Pumas Women at Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park - 12h30
Referee: Ayanda Ngombane

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The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #16

The second round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division saw a series of thrilling matches staged over the weekend, with victories for the Toyota Cheetahs, Fidelity ADT Lions, Vodacom Bulls, and a stunning comeback triumph for Suzuki Griquas.

Athlone win a big boost to Bok Women’s confidence

Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin complimented and applauded his squad after they outplayed New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday night to end their Rugby World Cup preparations on a positive note.

Bok Women score famous victory in Cape Town

The Springbok Women defeated New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV by 41-24 at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, to level the series 1-1 and build valuable momentum as their eyes turn to the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in 20 days’ time in England.

Springbok Women motivated to serve perfect dish

The Springbok Women want to dish up the perfect meal in Cape Town on Saturday, not only to appease the appetite for perfection from the coaching staff, but also to their loyal support base at Athlone Stadium when they take on the Black Ferns XV in their second international friendly.

SA U18 ‘A’ call-up for SWD’s Liam Lightly

Liam Lightly from South Western Districts has been called up as an injury replacement to the SA U18 ‘A’ team for the U18 International Series, which kicks off next week.