Matthew Carley officiates first Test between South Africa and New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:27 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Matthew Carley of England will referee the first Test match between South Africa and New Zealand, part of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Carley, who began officiating at 16, has progressed through the ranks of English rugby to reach international status. His career includes appearances at the 2019 World Cup and selection for the 2023 World Cup officiating panel. The match will also feature assistant referees Karl Dickson and Nika Amashukeli, along with Television Match Official Mike Adamson.
- •Matthew Carley will referee the South Africa vs. New Zealand Test.
- •Carley has a background refereeing in England and internationally.
- •The match is part of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
- •Assistant referees include Karl Dickson and Nika Amashukeli.
- •Mike Adamson serves as the Television Match Official.
- 7:27 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa v New Zealand referee: Who is first Test official Matthew Carley?
"The Englishman is one of the referees for this year’s series
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