Betfred Super League Round One – Match Officials Appointments

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced the match officials appointments for Round One of the Betfred Super League, which kicks off on February 16.

Experienced Officials Take Charge

A mix of experienced and up-and-coming referees have been appointed to take charge of the opening round fixtures. The appointments are as follows:

• Hull FC vs. Castleford Tigers: Liam Moore
• Leeds Rhinos vs. Warrington Wolves: Chris Kendall
• Salford Red Devils vs. St Helens: James Child
• Wakefield Trinity vs. Catalans Dragons: Robert Hicks
• Wigan Warriors vs. Leigh Leopards: Tom Grant

Video Referee Appointments

The video referee appointments for Round One have also been confirmed:

• Hull FC vs. Castleford Tigers: Ben Thaler
• Leeds Rhinos vs. Warrington Wolves: Phil Bentham
• Salford Red Devils vs. St Helens: Jack Smith
• Wakefield Trinity vs. Catalans Dragons: Marcus Griffiths
• Wigan Warriors vs. Leigh Leopards: Gareth Hewer

Touch Judges and Reserve Referees

The touch judges and reserve referees for each fixture have also been appointed:

• Hull FC vs. Castleford Tigers: Touch Judges – Richard Thompson, Jonathan Roberts; Reserve Referee – Michael Smaill
• Leeds Rhinos vs. Warrington Wolves: Touch Judges – Peter Brooke, Liam Rush; Reserve Referee – Tom Crashley
• Salford Red Devils vs. St Helens: Touch Judges – Mark Craven, Chris Akubuo; Reserve Referee – Aaron Moore
• Wakefield Trinity vs. Catalans Dragons: Touch Judges – Jonathan Roberts, Richard Cowling; Reserve Referee – Jamie Bloem
• Wigan Warriors vs. Leigh Leopards: Touch Judges – Liam Rush, Peter Brooke; Reserve Referee – Tom Grant

RFL Statement

“The RFL is pleased to announce the match officials appointments for Round One of the Betfred Super League,” said a spokesperson for the RFL. “We have a talented and experienced group of match officials, and we are confident that they will do an excellent job in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the competition.”

Conclusion

The Betfred Super League is set to kick off in style, with a talented group of match officials appointed to take charge of the opening round fixtures. With experienced referees, video referees, touch judges, and reserve referees in place, fans can expect a thrilling and fair competition.