Clancy to Referee in Tri Nations
9th July 2010 By Munster Rugby
Bruff RFC’s George Clancy will take charge of his first Tri Nations game this summer when Australia host South Africa on July 24th.
Having started his refereeing career in September 2000, George has gone on to referee Magner's Leage, Heineken Cup and eleven international games following his IRB debut in 2006.
In recognition of his successes George was bestowed the honour of “Referee of the Year” at the Annual Munster Rugby Awards in April 2007.
George joins Ireland’s other experienced international referees Alan Lewis and Alain Rolland who will also take charge of a number of Tri Nations games.
Lewis will referee the opening game of the tournament where New Zealand take on South Africa in Auckland on Saturday, July 10th with Rolland taking charge of the second test a week later in Wellington.
Interested in becoming a Referee?
Please contact Dave McHugh on 086-3806638 or email david.mchugh@irfu.ie
Tri-Nations Match Official Appointments
10 July: New Zealand v South Africa
Auckland
Referee: Alan Lewis (Ire)
Assistant referees: Alain Rolland (Ire), Stuart Dickinson (Aus)
17 July: New Zealand v South Africa
Wellington
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ire)
Assistant referees: Alan Lewis (Ire), Stuart Dickinson (Aus)
24 July: Australia v South Africa
Brisbane
Referee: George Clancy (Ire)
Assistant referees: Keith Brown (NZ), Vinny Munro (NZ)
31 July: Australia v New Zealand
Melbourne
Referee: Craig Joubert (SA)
Assistant referees: Jonathan Kaplan (SA), Cobus Wessels (SA)
7 August: New Zealand v Australia
Christchurch
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (SA)
Assistant referees: Craig Joubert (SA), Cobus Wessels (SA)
21 August: South Africa v New Zealand
Johannesburg
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wal)
Assistant referees: Alain Rolland (Ire), Simon McDowell (Ire)
28 August: South Africav Australia
Pretoria
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ire)
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wal), Simon McDowell (Ire)
4 September: Africa v Australia
Bloemfontein
Referee: Wayne Barnes (Eng)
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wal), Simon McDowell (Ire)
11 September: Australiav New Zealand
Sydney
Referee: Mark Lawrence (SA)
Assistant referees: Jonathan Kaplan (SA), Christie du Preez (SA)