## **The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 9 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below.** A number of this weekend's appointments are part of the on-going referee exchange programme between the BKT URC and English and French leagues. International referee Mathieu Raynal of France will hold the whistle for Munster's visit to Edinburgh, his compatriot Tual Trainini will take charge of Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors and Christophe Ridley of the RFU will be the leading match official for Leinster's top-of-the-table clash with Ulster. ### **FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2** **Cell C Sharks v Ospreys** Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban – KO 17.10 IRE & UK / 18.10 ITA / 19.10 SA **Referee:** Eoghan Cross (IRFU, 6th league game) **AR 1:** Stephan Geldenhuys (SARU) **AR 2:** Griffin Colby (SARU) **TMO:** Sam Grove-White (SRU) Live on: SuperSport, BBC Wales, Viaplay, TG4, Discovery +, Premier Sports & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) **Edinburgh Rugby v Munster** The DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA **Referee:** Mathieu Raynal (FFR, 3rd league game) **AR 1:** Ian Kenny (SRU) **AR 2:** Ross Mabon (SRU) **TMO:** Philippe Bonhoure (FFR) Live on: Viaplay, TG4, SuperSport, Premier Sports, Discovery + & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) ### **SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3** **DHL Stormers v Dragons RFC** Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth – KO 12.00 IRE & UK / 13.00 ITA / 14.00 SA **Referee:** Frank Murphy (IRFU, 70th league game) **AR 1:** Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU) **AR 2:** Christopher Allison (SARU) **TMO:** Ben Blain (SRU) Live on: SuperSport, S4C, Viaplay, Premier Sports & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) **Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors** Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma – KO 13.00 IRE & UK / 14.00 ITA / 15.00 SA **Referee:** Tual Trainini (FFR, 2nd league game) **AR 1:** Franco Rosella (FIR) **AR 2:** Gabriel Chirnoaga (FIR) **TMO:** Eric Briquet-Campin (FFR) Live on: Eurosport, Discovery + , Viaplay, SuperSport, Premier Sports & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) **Connacht v Benetton** The Sportsground, Galway – KO 15.15 IRE & UK / 16.15 ITA / 17.15 SA **Referee:** Marius van der Westhuisen (SARU, 14th league game) **AR 1:** Stuart Douglas (IRFU) **AR 2:** John Carvill (IRFU) **TMO:** Mike Adamson (SRU) Live on: RTÉ, Viaplay, Discovery +, Premier Sports, SuperSport & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) **Vodacom Bulls v Cardiff Rugby** Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 18.00 IRE & UK / 19.00 ITA / 20.00 SA **Referee:** Sam Grove-White (SRU, 30th league game) **AR 1:** Cwengile Jadezweni (SARU) **AR 2:** Griffin Colby (SARU) **TMO:** Eoghan Cross (IRFU) Live on: SuperSport, S4C, Viaplay, Discovery +, Premier Sports & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) **Leinster v Ulster** RDS Arena, Dublin – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA **Referee:** Christophe Ridley (RFU, 2nd league game) **AR 1:** Oisin Quinn (IRFU) **AR 2:** Kieran Barry (IRFU) **TMO:** Rowann Kitt (RFU) Live on: TG4, Viaplay, SuperSport, Discovery +, Premier Sports & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) ### **SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4** **Emirates Lions v Scarlets** Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg – KO 11.30 IRE & UK / 12.30 ITA / 13.30 SA **Referee:** Ben Blain (SRU, 27th league game) **AR 1:** Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU) **AR 2:** Christopher Allison (SARU) **TMO:** Frank Murphy (IRFU) Live on: SuperSport, S4C, Viaplay, Discovery +, Premier Sports & [URC.tv](http://URC.tv) All games are live on [**Flo Sports**](https://comms.unitedrugby.com/t/5GVN-OD0E-45XWZ8-IOJIK-1/c.aspx) for fans watching from the USA. #### **NEVER MISS A MOMENT ON URC TV** URC TV is the official OTT player for the United Rugby Championship where fans can watch games live on phone, desktop or tablet and includes: - Every URC game live up to and including the final - English commentary on all games - Apps for iOS and Android to cast to TV - Full-match replays on demand - 3 and 7 minute highlight packages available on URC TV Fans around the world and in the Republic of Ireland can sign up for round passes or season passes at [www.urc.tv/plans](https://www.urc.tv/plans)
