World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for four WXV Global Series 2026 matches.

The updates relate to four matches with changes to assistant referees, Television Match Officials and Foul Play Review Officers.

The matches involved are Ireland v USA (20 September), Zealand v France (24 October), USA v England (30 October) and New Zealand v France (31 October) with changes shown in italics.

20 September – Ireland v USA, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand)
Assistant referee 1: Ella Goldsmith (Australia)
Assistant referee 2: Rebecca Piddlesden (England)
TMO: Aled Griffiths (Wales)
FPRO: Jenny Davies (Wales)

24 October – New Zealand v France, Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei

Referee: Amber McLachan (Australia)
Assistant referee 1: Ella Goldsmith (Australia)
Assistant referee 2: George Myers (Australia)
TMO: Rachel Horton (Australia)
FPRO: Damon Murphy (Australia)

30 October – USA v England, Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey

Referee: Zoe Naude (South Africa)
Assistant referee 1: Emma Gallagher (Canada)
Assistant referee 2: Kristine Lovatt (Canada)
TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland)
FPRO: Julien Castaignède (France)

31 October – New Zealand v France, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch

Referee: Ella Goldsmith (Australia)
Assistant referee 1: Amber McLachan (Australia)
Assistant referee 2: Chloe Sampson (New Zealand)
TMO: Rachel Horton (Australia)
FPRO: Reuben Keane (Australia)

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