Who is referee France v Scotland?
Noah Mitchell
Published Jan 12, 2026
Former Harlequins scrum-half makes Six Nations debut. SCOTLAND are taking on France as they look to put themselves into the mix for the Six Nations title.Former Harlequins scrum-half The scrum-half is the link between the forwards and the backs. They receive the ball from the line-out and remove the ball from the back of the scrum, usually passing it to the fly-half. They also feed the scrum. › wiki › Rugby_union_positions
Who is commentating on France v Scotland rugby?
Victory for Scotland, meanwhile, would see them finish second in the Six Nations for the first time. However, they have not won away to France in the championship since 1999. Andy Nicol, John Barclay and Ben Kayser provide expert analysis, while commentary comes from Andrew Cotter and Chris Paterson.
Who is the French rugby referee?
Mathieu Raynal (born 9 August 1981) is a professional rugby union referee who represents the French Rugby Federation. He officiates at the highest level in the Top 14, European club rugby, and is on the World Rugby referee panel.
Who are the Six Nations referees?
Six Nations Referees
- Ireland v Wales (Aviva Stadium; Saturday 5 February 2022 – 2.15pm) Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) ...
- Scotland v England (BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh; Saturday 5 February 2022 – 4.45pm) Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) ...
- France v Italy (Stade de France, Paris; Sunday 6 February 2022 – 3pm)
Who is the referee for England v France today?
Controversial rugby official appointed for Six Nations final game.
17 related questions foundHow much do rugby referees get paid?
Lower level match fees are around $200. In New York, referees in the amateur league get $100 while their assistants receive $50 per match. In Ireland, referees get travel expenses for amateur club matches.
Who is refereeing Italy v Scotland today?
Luke Pearce from the RFU is the referee for this one, with Andrew Brace (IRFU) and Craig Evans (WRU) his trusty assistants and Stuart Terheege (RFU) the Television Match Official. Brace will be in charge for Italy's final match next weekend against Wales.
Who refereed Wales Scotland?
Both sides' Six Nations got off to a disappointing start but England and Wales secured victories in round two over Italy and Scotland respectively. Scottish referee Mike Adamson will be the man in the middle for their clash.
Who is referee in France v Ireland?
Former World Rugby Referee of the Year in charge for Six Nations game. FRANCE are taking on Ireland in a match that could decide the winner of this year's Six Nations. The two teams are the favourites for the title this year and both got off to winning starts.
Who is the referee in the France Ireland rugby match?
France v Ireland referee: Angus Gardner.
What happened to the French referee?
The next day, Chapron was suspended by the FFF and called to meet a disciplinary committee following the incident. He was suspended for six months, following which he retired as a referee and now works for French media.
Who is commentating on Six Nations today?
TV commentary will be provided by Eddie Butler, Andrew Cotter and Sara Orchard while Sonja McLaughlan and Lee McKenzie will be pitch-side. Every game will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live or 5 Live Sports Extra throughout the competition.
Does Eddie Butler still commentate?
Though retired from playing the game, Butler has written a weekly column in the Rugby Union section of The Observer Sport since 1991 and also writes for The Guardian, as well as commentating for the BBC with Brian Moore, the former England hooker.
Who is the referee in the Wales game?
At the heart of it all, will be referee Andrew Brace, a man who is no stranger to the spotlight. The Irishman, who was actually born and bred in Cardiff, will take charge of a Six Nations match for the first time in this year's competition, having previously been an assistant for Italy v England and Italy v Scotland.
Did England cheat in the scrum?
England are scrum cheats who have been allowed to get away with illegal tactics for years, claims former Wallaby World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer.
Who is referee for Italy v France?
MIKE ADAMSON has been appointed referee for two Guinness Six Nations matches. He will be the man in the middle when France take on Italy on the opening weekend and then England clash with Wales in round three of the competition.
Who is the highest paid rugby player?
Highest paid people in rugby:
- Nigel Owens £620k (Referee) ...
- STEVE LUATUA £650k (Bristol Bears) ...
- OWEN FARRELL £750k (Saracens)
Who is the best rugby referee?
Here are the best rugby referees in history (according to us).
- Wayne Barnes (England)
- Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)
- Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand)
- Stephen Hilditch (Ireland)
How much do rugby referees earn UK?
According to a French report on finances in rugby, Pro14 referees earn around £3,500 per month for officiating in the competition. Meanwhile, Premier League referee salary figures are much higher, with some officials topping the £200,000 mark per year.
Why has Brian Moore stopped commentating?
The former rugby footballer will no longer be commentating on men's Six Nations matches—with this upcoming Saturday's match being his last one. The sports presenter revealed that the reason behind his departure comes down to logistics involving the new BBC and ITV deal to continue hosting the Championship.
Who is commentating with Shane Williams?
ITV also have a selection of co-commentators, including Rugby World Cup winners Ben Kay and Danielle Waterman as well as former Wales wing Shane Williams and Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy.
