The Super League referee appointments have been confirmed for round eight of the competition, where the standout game sees Hull FC host St Helens.
That game is intriguing for a number of reasons but the biggest one is the status of Hull FC head coach John Cartwright, who it was confirmed last week would leave at the end of the season.
Since then, the Black and Whites boss has spoken in an explosive presser to confirm how he feels ‘betrayed’ but also confirmed that the playing group feel closer together as a result of the situation.
Whether that comes to fruition and sees them defeat an injury-hampered St Helens on Thursday night is to be seen but we now know who will officiate that match with Liam Moore confirmed as the referee, whilst Tom Grant, who is currently injured, will be working alongside them as the video referee.
Friday night boasts three Super League matches with the first being Hull KR’s trip to Toulouse where Aaron Moore will referee, with Marcus Griffiths in support as video ref. The 8:00 pm games that night see Huddersfield Giants host Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Leopards travel to York Knights. Jack Smith will take charge at the Accu Stadium with James Vella as their video referee, whilst York’s game will be officiated by Tara Jones with Liam Rush in support.
There are two Saturday games with the first of those being Wakefield Trinity at home to Bradford Bulls and Catalans Dragons hosting Warrington Wolves. Liam Rush will be in charge at Belle Vue with Chris Kendall serving as the video referee, whilst Marcus Griffiths will be the referee in France with Aaron Moore working alongside.
The final game of the round on Sunday sees Wigan Warriors host Castleford Tigers, a game that was played in round one of the competition when Jack Smith officiated. This time around James Vella will be the man with the whistle, whilst Cameron Worsley will be supporting from the video referee booth.
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Super League round eight referee appointments
Hull FC v St Helens
16th April, KO: 20:00
Referee: L. Moore
Video Referee: T. Grant
Toulouse Olympique XIII v Hull KR
17th April, KO: 19:00
Referee: A. Moore
Video Referee: M. Griffiths
Huddersfield Giants v Leeds Rhinos
17th April, KO: 20:00
Referee: J. Smith
Video Referee: J. Vella
York RLFC v Leigh Leopards
17th April, KO: 20:00
Referee: T. Jones
Video Referee: L. Rush
Wakefield Trinity v Bradford Bulls
18th April, KO: 15:00
Referee: L. Rush
Video Referee: C. Kendall
Catalans Dragons v Warrington Wolves
18th April, KO: 19:00
Referee: M. Griffiths
Video Referee: A. Moore
Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers
19th April, KO: 15:00
Referee: J. Vella
Video Referee: C. Worsley
