Trio of Scottish officials set for summer of international appointments

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 22: Referee Hollie Davidson during a United Rugby Championship match Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at Hampden Park, on December 22, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Davidson will referee South Africa against Italy at Loftus Verfield in Pretoria, fresh from officiating the Springboks last year against Portugal.

Hollie will be joined by Mike Adamson and Sam Grove-White in officiating a number of summer internationals this year, with all three involved in England XV v France XV at the Allianz Stadium in June, with Davidson taking charge, Grove-White appointed as an assistant referee and Adamson as Television Match Official (TMO).

On Saturday 5 July, Grove-White will then take charge of USA v Belgium as he continues his own path to officiate more international matches.

Adamson will assume the role of TMO and FPRO (Foul Play Review Officer) in a number of games including Argentina v England.

On the appointments, Andy Macpherson, Scottish Rugby’s High Performance Match Official Manager, said: “Every international window represents an opportunity for our officials to gain more valuable experience at the top level.

“This summer the three best referees in the country have been rewarded with their performances this year and it all starts at the Allianz Stadium when the three of them will work together for the England XV v France XV match.

“All of these occasions will continue to help them as they look to progress.

“Hollie is a continual record-breaker and we are proud of her ongoing achievements. She has a big year ahead with the Women’s World Cup following the summer internationals which is a big aim for her.

“Sam is progressing quickly and his appointment to the USA match against Belgium is just reward for his performances this year.

“Mike has already gained Six Nations experience as a TMO and to be involved at the top level once again is what he deserves given his dedication and the way he has officiated URC matches this season.”

Match Official Appointments – Summer 2025

England XV v France XV: Saturday 21 June, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, England:

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU), AR1: Eoghan Cross (IRFU), AR 2: Sam Grove-White (SRU), TMO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

South Africa v Italy, Saturday 5 July, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa:

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU), AR1: Matthew Carley (RFU), AR2 Andrew Brace (IRFU), TMO: Andrew Jackson (RFU), FPRO Tual Trainini (FFR)

Argentina v England, Saturday 5 July, Estadio UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata:

Referee: Angus Gardner (RA), AR1: Luc Ramos (FFR), AR2: Gianluca Gnecchi (FFR), TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU), FPRO: Mike Adamson

USA v Belgium, Saturday 5 July, American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, USA

Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU), AR1: Eoghan Cross (IRFU), AR2: Morne Ferreira (SARU), TMO: Cam Russell (RC),

South Africa v Italy, Saturday 12 July, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa

Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU), AR1: Matthew Carley (RFU), AR2: Hollie Davidson (SRU), TMO (Tual Trainini (FFR), FPRO: Andrew Jackson (RFU)

Argentina v England, Saturday 12 July, Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan, Argentina

Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR), AR1: Angus Gardner (RA), AR2: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR), TMO: Mike Adamson (SRU), FPRO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)

USA v Spain, Saturday 12 July, America Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte

Referee: Morne Ferreira (SARU), AR1: Sam Grove-White (SRU), AR2: Eoghan Cross (IRFU), TMO: Cam Russell (RC)

South Africa v Georgia, Saturday 19 July, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa

Referee: Matthew Carley (IRFU), AR1: Hollie Davidson (SRU), AR2: Adam Leal (RFU), TMO: Andrew Jacson ( RFU), FRPO: Tual Trainini (FFR)

Argentina v Uruguay, Saturday 19 July, Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta, Argentina

Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR), AR1: Craig Evans (WRU), AR2: Federico Vedovelli, FPRO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

USA v England, Saturday 19 July, Audi Field, Washington DC

Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU), AR1: Morne Ferreira (SARU), AR2: Sam Grove White (SRU), TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)