Match officials to May 12

The match officials for this week’s action have been confirmed, with Jerome Garces in charge for the Champions Cup final at St James’ Park.

Champions Cup final

Leinster vs Saracens
@ St James’ Park
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
Assistant Referees: Romain Poite (France), Pascal Gaüzère (France)
TMO: Philippe Bonhoure (France)

Challenge Cup final

Clermont Auvergne vs La Rochelle
@ St James’ Park
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (England), Matthew Carley (England)
TMO: Rowan Kitt (England)

Super Rugby

Blues vs Hurricanes
@ Eden Park
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams (New Zealand), Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Rebels vs Reds
@ AAMI Park
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy (Australia), Graham Cooper (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)

Bulls vs Crusaders
@ Loftus Versfeld
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Egon Seconds (South Africa)
TMO: Willie Vos (South Africa)

Highlanders vs Jaguares
@ Forsyth Barr Stadium
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), James Doleman (New Zealand)
TMO: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)

Chiefs vs Sharks
@ FMG Stadium
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams (New Zealand), Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
TMO: Aaron Paterson (New Zealand)

Lions vs Waratahs
@ Emirates Airlines Park
Referee: Egon Seconds (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Rasta Rasivhenge (South Africa)
TMO: Willie Vos (South Africa)

Brumbies vs Sunwolves
@ GIO Stadium
Referee: Damon Murphy (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner (Australia), Graham Cooper (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)