Joy Neville to be first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The journey to Rugby World Cup 2023 is not an easy one for match officials,” said World Rugby’s officiating chief, Joel Jutge. “But this team has a great work ethic, an unwavering spirit and a great bond and we will all benefit from increased time together as we prepare for what will be a very special Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.” The panel of officials includes representatives from nine nations, with Barnes set to referee at a fifth consecutive men’s World Cup. open image in gallery Englishman Wayne Barnes will referee at a fifth consecutive men’s Rugby World Cup Experienced South African Jaco Peyper, who will oversee next weekend’s Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle, will take charge at a third tournament. 2023 Rugby World Cup match officials: Referees: Nika Amashukeli, Wayne Barnes, Nic Berry, Andrew Brace, Matthew Carley, Karl Dickson, Angus Gardner, Ben O’Keeffe, Luke Pearce, Jaco Peyper, Mathieu Raynal, Paul Williams.