Maggie Cogger-Orr from New Zealand will referee Scotland’s opening game versus Wales at the Women’s Rugby World Cup next month.
The clash takes place at Salford Community Stadium in Manchester on August 23 and the whistler will be supported by assistant referees Holly Wood and Jess Ling, TMO Ian Tempest and FPRO Rachel Horton.
Lauren Jenner of Italy will referee Scotland’s second Pool B match with Fiji at the same venue on August 30 with Aimee Barrett-Theron from South Africa the referee for the Canada match at Sandy Park in Exeter on September 6.
Before that, Barrett-Theron will have the honour of refereeing opening match of the whole event between hosts England and 1991 champions USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on August 22.
In May, a team of 22 match officials – 10 referees, six assistant referees and six TMOs – were selected for the showpiece event and now all the pool stage appointments have been made.
In terms of the Scots, Hollie Davidson will oversee Brazil’s first-ever World Cup match when they face South Africa in Northampton on August 24.
She will also referee Canada-Wales in Manchester on August 30 and New Zealand-Ireland in Brighton on September 7.
Andrew McMenemy will be TMO and FPRO during the pool stage for various fixtures.
World Rugby Women’s high performance referee manager Alhambra Nievas said: “Congratulations to all our match officials. Everyone will play their part in the pool phase. With less than 50 days to go, we are all now focused on being the best we can be on and off the field.
“There is an incredible camaraderie and bond within this group, and I look forward to seeing our team in action, doing what they do best at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.”
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 officials panel
Referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand), Sara Cox (England), Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Ella Goldsmith (Australia), Natarsha Ganley (New Zealand), Aurélie Groizeleau (France), Lauren Jenner (Italy), Clara Munarini (Italy), Kat Roche (USA).
Assistant referees: Maria Heitor (Portugal), Jess Ling (Australia), Amelia Luciano (USA), Precious Pazani (Zimbabwe, reserve referee), Amber Stamp-Dunstan (Wales), Holly Wood (England).
Television Match Officials: Leo Colgan (Ireland), Rachel Horton (Australia), Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Matteo Liperini (Italy), Andrew McMenemy (Scotland), Ian Tempest (England).
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Maggie Cogger-Orr is pictured
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