Match officials to December 28

The match officials for this week’s action have been confirmed, with Nigel Owens landing the Munster versus Leinster showdown.

PRO12

Munster vs Leinster at Thomond Park
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Assistant referees: Mark Patton (Ireland), Stuart Gaffikin Stuart (Ireland)
Television match official: Simon McDowell (Ireland)
Assessor: John Sheehan (Ireland)

Ulster vs Connacht at Kingspan Stadium
Referee: Johnny Lacey (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Dudley Phillips (Ireland), Nigel Correll (Ireland)
Television match official: Brian MacNeice (Ireland)
Timekeeper: David Armstrong (Ireland)

Glasgow Warriors vs Edinburgh at Scotstoun Stadium
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

Zebre vs Benetton Treviso at Stadio XXV Aprile
Referee: Peter Fitzgibbon (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Matteo Liperini (Italy), Elia Rizzo (Italy)
Television match official: Carlo Damasco (Italy)
Timekeeper: Giovanni Corda (Italy)
Assessor: Gabriele Villari (Italy)

Cardiff Blues vs Dragons at Cardiff Arms Park
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Assistant referees: Rhys Thomas (Wales), Craig Evans (Wales)
Television match official: Gareth Simmonds (Wales)

Ospreys vs Scarlets at Liberty Stadium
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
Assistant referees: Wayne Davies (Wales), Jon Mason (Wales)
Television match official: Derek Bevan (Wales)
Assessor: Les Peard (Wales)

Premiership

London Irish vs London Welsh at Madejski Stadium
Referee: tbc

Bath vs Exeter Chiefs at Recreation Ground
Referee: tbc

Sale Sharks vs Leicester at AJ Bell Stadium
Referee: tbc

Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens at Kingston Park
Referee: tbc

Harlequins vs Northampton Saints at Twickenham
Referee: tbc

Gloucester vs London Wasps at Kingsholm
Referee: tbc

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