The United Rugby Championship has confirmed its match officials for this weekend's blockbuster semi-finals, with Andrew Brace and Hollie Davidson handed the whistle for two huge clashes.
Both officials were involved in last weekend's quarter-finals as assistant referees and now step into the middle for what promises to be a dramatic Saturday of knockout rugby.
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Brace To Officiate Glasgow v Bulls
Irish referee Andrew Brace will oversee Glasgow Warriors' semi-final showdown against the Bulls at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
Brace, who will be taking charge of his 117th URC league game, is one of the competition's most experienced officials and has regularly been trusted with major domestic and international fixtures.
Referee Bio: Born in Wales but representing the IRFU officiating team, Brace has become one of the most recognisable referees in the professional game. Away from rugby, he boasts an impressive musical background. Known for his work as the bass player for UK-based indie/alternative-folk band The Secret Faces, he is also a highly accomplished grade-eight classically trained violinist.
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Glasgow Warriors v Bulls
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Davidson Gets Dublin Semi-Final
Making history has become second nature to Hollie Davidson, and the Scottish official will add another major appointment to her growing CV when she takes charge of Leinster's clash with the Stormers at the Aviva Stadium.
Davidson will referee her 29th URC league game and continues to establish herself as one of the leading officials in world rugby after becoming the first woman to referee a URC match in 2021.
Referee Bio: Before becoming a full-time professional referee, Davidson worked for American financial services giant JP Morgan. Since making the switch to officiating, she has gone on to referee at the highest levels of the men's and women's game, including Six Nations and Rugby World Cup fixtures, becoming one of the most respected officials in world rugby.
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Leinster v Stormers
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Kick-off: 17:30 (UK & Ireland) / 18:30 (Italy & South Africa)
- Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU, 29th league game)
- Assistant Referees: Sam Grove-White, Adam Jones
- TMO: Mike Adamson
With a place in the URC Grand Final on the line, all eyes will be on Edinburgh and Dublin this Saturday as four heavyweight sides battle for championship glory.
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