Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Referee appointments Round 1

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Referees have been appointed for the opening round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend, with the Highlanders and Crusaders set to kick the competition off on Friday night in Dunedin.

Ben O’Keeffe will officiate that match at Forsyth Barr Stadium, while Paul Williams will have the whistle for Saturday night’s fixture between the Hurricanes and Blues at Sky Stadium in Wellington.

Highlanders v Crusaders

Friday 26 February, 7.05pm

Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe

Assistant 1: Mike Fraser

Assistant 2: James Doleman

TMO: Brendon Pickerill

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Hurricanes v Blues

Saturday 27 February, 7.05pm

Sky Stadium, Wellington

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant 1: Mike Fraser

Assistant 2: James Doleman

TMO: Brendon Pickerill

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Both matches will be live on Sky Sport in New Zealand, with further details on international broadcast coverage to be announced in the coming days.

Check out the tweet below for a rundown on the new rules that will be implemented in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa this year.