Match Official Appointments

Match Officials for Major League Rugby are appointed from USA Rugby, Rugby Canada, and selected International referees.  The MLR Referee group consists of 10 US and Canadian referees and 7 International referees.  For each match, four officials (1 referee, 2 assistant referees, and a TMO) are selected by the MLR management team of Jonathan Kaplan, Chris Pollock, JP Doyle, and Greg Garner.

Week One

Rugby ATL v. Toronto Arrows
Silverbacks Park, Atlanta
Friday, February 17, 2023
Referee: Scott Green
Assistant Referee 1: Dave Edwards
Assistant Referee 2: Bryan Hall
TMO: Nick Hannon
NOLA Gold v. New England Free Jacks
The Gold Mine, New Orleans
Friday, February 17, 2023
Referee: Cisco Lopez
Assistant Referee 1: Allen Alongi
Assistant Referee 2: Rob Halcomb
TMO: Amelia Luciano
Old Glory DC v. Chicago Hounds
Segra Field, Leesburg
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Craig Sakowski
Assistant Referee 2: Ian Seaton
TMO: Nick Hannon
San Diego Legion v. Utah Warriors
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Referee: Luke Rogan
Assistant Referee 1: Marquise Goodwin
Assistant Referee 2: Jacob Gonzales
TMO: Nick Hannon
Seattle Seawolves v. Rugby New York Ironworkers
Starfire Stadium, Tukwila
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Referee: Chris Assmus
Assistant Referee 1: Brad Schwagler
Assistant Referee 2: Clint Lemkus
TMO: Derek Summers
Dallas Jackals v. Houston SaberCats
Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Referee: Moe Chaudry
Assistant Referee 1: Drew Low
Assistant Referee 2: Justin Hale
TMO: Derek Summers

Week Two

Seattle Seawolves v. Rugby ATL
Starfire Stadium, Tukwila
Friday, February 24, 2023
Referee: Luke Rogan
Assistant Referee 1: Sao Turner
Assistant Referee 2: Clint Lemkus
TMO: Chris Assmus
Utah Warriors v. Dallas Jackals
Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Referee: Marquise Goodwin
Assistant Referee 1: Kahlil Harrison
Assistant Referee 2: Justin Canova
TMO: Austin Reed
Houston SaberCats v. NOLA Gold
SaberCats Stadium, Houston
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Referee: Kat Roche
Assistant Referee 1: Brian Dusablon
Assistant Referee 2: Blair McLure
TMO: Chris Assmus
Rugby New York Ironworkers v. Toronto Arrows
Memorial Stadium, Mt Vernon, NY
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Referee: Derek Summers
Assistant Referee 1: Miles McIvor
Assistant Referee 2: Marty Steffens
TMO: Nick Hannon
San Diego Legion v. New England Free Jacks
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Referee: Scott Green
Assistant Referee 1: Austin Reed
Assistant Referee 2: Alexis Alfaro
TMO: Chris Assmus

Week 3

Dallas Jackals v. Seattle Seawolves
Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Friday, March 3, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Drew Low
Assistant Referee 2: Cole Jones
TMO: Derek Summers
Rugby ATL v NOLA Gold
Silverbacks Park, Atlanta
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Referee: Robin Kaluzniak
Assistant Referee 1: Pete Chamberlain
Assistant Referee 2: Bryan Hall
TMO: Nick Hannon
Chicago Hounds v. Utah Warriors
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Referee: Luke Rogan
Assistant Referee 1: Niall Little
Assistant Referee 2: David Zaccaria
TMO: Nick Hannon
Rugby New York Ironworkers v. Old Glory DC
Memorial Stadium, Mt Vernon, NY
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Referee: Scott Green
Assistant Referee 1: Lex Weiner
Assistant Referee 2: Marty Steffens
TMO: Mile McIvor
Houston SaberCats v San Diego Legion
SaberCats Stadium
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Referee: Chris Assmus
Assistant Referee 1: Brian Dusablon
Assistant Referee 2: Jono Cooper
TMO: Austin Reed

Week 4

New England Free Jacks v. Old Glory DC
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Quincy
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Referee: Derek Summers
Assistant Referee 1: Amelia Luciano
Assistant Referee 2: Chris Micheletti
TMO: Nick Hannon
San Diego Legion v. Dallas Jackals
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Referee: Paulo Duarto
Assistant Referee 1: Benjamin Lebeaupin
Assistant Referee 2: Will Nelson
TMO: Austin Reed
Chicago Hounds v. Toronto Arrows
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Referee: Marquise Goodwin
Assistant Referee 1: Shawn Bastic
Assistant Referee 2: Andrew Futerman
TMO: Nick Hannon
Seattle Seawolves v. Houston SaberCats
Starfire Stadium, Tukwila
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Referee: Scott Green
Assistant Referee 1: Brad Schwagler
Assistant Referee 2: Clint Lemkus
TMO: Austin Reed
NOLA Gold v. Rugby New York Ironworkers
The Gold Mine, New Orleans
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Allen Alongi
Assistant Referee 2: Rob Halcomb
TMO: Austin Reed

Week 5

NOLA Gold v Utah Warriors
The Gold Mine, New Orleans
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Referee: Scott Green
Assistant Referee 1: Allen Alongi
Assistant Referee 2: Rob Halcomb
TMO: Luke Rogan
Rugby ATL v San Diego Legion
Silverbacks Park, Atlanta
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Cisco Lopez
Assistant Referee 2: Dave Edwards
TMO: Kahlil Harrison
Chicago Hounds v. Dallas Jackals
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Referee: Kat Roche
Assistant Referee 1: Shawn Bastic
Assistant Referee 2: Niall Little
TMO: Derek Summer
Old Glory DC v. Toronto Arrows
Segra Field, Leesburg
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Referee: Chris Assmus
Assistant Referee 1: Craig Sakowski
Assistant Referee 2: Ian Seaton
TMO: Austin Reed
Rugby New York Ironworkers v. New England Free Jacks
Memorial Stadium, Mt Vernon, NY
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Referee: Jack Gohl
Assistant Referee 1: Lex Weiner
Assistant Referee 2: Marty Steffens
TMO: Miles McIvor

Week 6

Old Glory DC v. NOLA Gold
Segra Field, Leesburg
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Referee: Damian Schneider
Assistant Referee 1: Ian Seaton
Assistant Referee 2: Aaron Davis
TMO: Nick Hannon
New England Free Jacks v. Dallas Jackals
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Quincy
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Referee: Robin Kaluzniak
Assistant Referee 1: Jarrod Ford
Assistant Referee 2: Mike Rudzinsky
TMO: Derek Summers
Houston SaberCats v. Rugby ATL
SaberCats Stadium, Houston
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Referee: Luke Rogan
Assistant Referee 1: Jono Cooper
Assistant Referee 2: Blair McClure
TMO: Austin Reed
Utah Warriors v. Toronto Arrows
Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Referee: Cam Stone
Assistant Referee 1: Kahlil Harrison
Assistant Referee 2: Justin Canova
TMO: Derek Summer
Chicago Hounds v. Seattle Seawolves
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Referee: Paulo Duarte
Assistant Referee 1: Shawn Bastic
Assistant Referee 2: David Zaccaria
TMO: Nick Hannon

Week 7

Utah Warriors V. New England Free Jacks
Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman
Friday, March 31, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Kahlil Harrison
Assistant Referee 2: Kage Green
TMO: Luke Rogan
Dallas Jackals V. Toronto Arrows
Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Referee: Mike Lash
Assistant Referee 1: Drew Low
Assistant Referee 2: Cole Jones
TMO: Derek Summers
Chicago Hounds V. Toronto Arrows
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Referee: Scott Green
Assistant Referee 1: Shawn Bastic
Assistant Referee 2: Niall Little
TMO: Luke Rogan
Rugby New York Ironworkers V. Rugby ATL
Memorial Field, Mt Vernon, NY
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Referee: Paulo Duarte
Assistant Referee 1: Mile McIvor
Assistant Referee 2: Marty Steffens
TMO: Nick Hannon
NOLA Gold v. Seattle Seawolves
The Gold Mine, New Orleans
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Referee: Cam Stone
Assistant Referee 1: Allen Alongi
Assistant Referee 2: Rob Halcomb
TMO: Austin Reed
San Diego Legion V. Old Glory DC
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Referee: Jack Gohl
Assistant Referee 1: Jacob Gonzales
Assistant Referee 2: Will Nelson
TMO: Derek Summers

Week 8

New England Free Jacks V. Chicago Hounds
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Quincy
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Referee: Damian Schneider
Assistant Referee 1: Ameli Luciano
Assistant Referee 2: Jarrod Ford
TMO: Derek Summers
Toronto Arrows V. Rugby New York
York Lions Stadium, Toronto
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Referee: Robin Kaluzniak
Assistant Referee 1: Peter Pender
Assistant Referee 2: Michael Jones
TMO: Andrew Hosie
Rugby ATL V. Old Glory DC
Silverbacks Park, Atlanta
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Referee: Cam Stone
Assistant Referee 1: Dave Edwards
Assistant Referee 2: BryanHall
TMO: Nick Hannon
Houston SaberCats V. Utah Warriors
SaberCats Stadium, Houston
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Referee: Mike Lash
Assistant Referee 1: Brian Dusablon
Assistant Referee 2: Jono Cooper
TMO: Austin Reed
Seattle Seawolves V. San Diego Legion
Starfire Stadium, Tukwila
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Brad Schwagler
Assistant Referee 2: Saro Turner
TMO: Austin Reed

Week 9

Toronto Arrows V. New England Free Jacks
York Lions Stadium, Toronto
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Referee: Paulo Duarte
Assistant Referee 1: Pete Pender
Assistant Referee 2: Michael Jones
TMO: Andrew Hosie
Houston SaberCats V. Dallas Jackals
SaberCats Stadium, Houston
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Referee: Jack Gohl
Assistant Referee 1: Allen Alongi
Assistant Referee 2: Brian Dusablon
TMO: Mike Lash
NOLA Gold V. Rugby ATL
The Gold Mine, New Orleans
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Referee: Damian Schneider
Assistant Referee 1: Blair McClure
Assistant Referee 2: Justin Hale
TMO: Scott Green
Utah Warriors V. Seattle Seawolves
Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Referee: Chris Assmuss
Assistant Referee 1: Kahlil Harrison
Assistant Referee 2: Kage Green
TMO: Derek Summers
Old Glory DC V. Rugby New York Ironworkers
Segra Field, Leesburg
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referee 1: Craig Sakowski
Assistant Referee 2: Aaron Davis
TMO: Mike Lash
San Diego Legion V. Chicago Hounds
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Referee: Cam Stone
Assistant Referee 1: Marquise Goodwin
Assistant Referee 2: Will Nelson
TMO: Derek Summers