The Super League has officially announced the referees who will officiate the Round Eleven fixtures. Each of the six live TV games scheduled for this week will be overseen by their respective officiating teams, promising an exhilarating week of rugby league with the top teams in action. Let’s delve into the details of the appointed referees for the matches.
The highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash between Warrington Wolves and Hull KR on Thursday will be officiated by James Vella, with Marcus Griffiths serving as the video referee. On Friday, the match between Castleford Tigers and St Helens will be under the supervision of Jack Smith as the main referee, assisted by Liam Rush handling the replays.
On the same day, the showdown between Leigh Leopards and Salford Red Devils will see Liam Moore as the head referee, with Ben Thaler taking on the role of video referee. Moving on to the weekend fixtures, Aaron Moore will oversee the match between Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors, with Jack Smith fulfilling the video referee duties.
The match between the Leeds Rhinos and the Catalans Dragons will see Tom Grant as the referee, with James Vella serving as the video referee. Lastly, the match where London Broncos will host Hull FC will be under the direction of Chris Kendall, with Liam Moore acting as the video referee. It’s important to note that this is Kendall’s only appointment for the week.
The complete list of Super League referee appointments for the upcoming matches is as follows:
Thursday 9th May
Warrington Wolves v Hull KR – Referee: J. Vella, Video Referee: M. Griffiths
Friday 10th May
Castleford Tigers v St Helens – Referee: J. Smith, Video Referee: L. Rush
Leigh Leopards v Salford Red Devils – Referee: L. Moore, Video Referee: B. Thaler
Saturday 11th May
Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors – Referee: A. Moore, Video Referee: J. Smith
Catalans Dragons v Leeds Rhinos – Referee: T. Grant, Video Referee: J. Vella
Sunday 12th May
London Broncos v Hull FC – Referee: C. Kendall, Video Referee: L. Moore
The stage is set for another thrilling week of Super League action, and these referee appointments will play a crucial role in ensuring fair play and adherence to the rules of the game. Stay tuned to witness the excitement of rugby league in the upcoming fixtures.