Ireland vs Scotland referee
- Referee: Matthew Carley (Eng)
- ARs: Karl Dickson (Eng) & Christophe Ridley (Eng)
- TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)
Carley, hailing from Deal & Betteshanger Rugby Club, embarked on his refereeing odyssey at sixteen, exhibiting early leadership by issuing his inaugural yellow card to Maidstone’s Rob Lindsay. His journey soared as he secured a RFU scholarship at the University of Gloucestershire, parallel to his sports science studies.
Joining the RFU’s South East Group post-graduation, he ascended to the National Panel in 2010, officiating National 1 and 2 matches. Carley’s groundbreaking moments include debuting RefCam in professional rugby and pioneering from the Referee Academy to full-time status.
From Premiership to European and international arenas, his prowess flourished, culminating in landmark matches like refereeing Scotland versus New Zealand in the 2017 Six Nations.