Rugby One Officiating Index
Ref Power Rankings
Rugby One’s independent opinion of the world’s leading match officials, judging recent performance, accuracy, communication, control and authority in elite fixtures.
Current World Podium
THE STANDARD BEARERS
The three officials setting Rugby One’s current benchmark at Test and elite club level.
#2
Andrea Piardi
Italy
Rapid Rise
An assured modern referee whose communication and breakdown management continue to impress.
Ref Rating
91.8
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#1
Nika Amashukeli
Georgia
Elite Authority
Commands major Tests with clarity, physical understanding and calm control of decisive moments.
Ref Rating
92.4
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#3
Luke Pearce
England
Clear Communicator
Sets a strong tempo and explains complex decisions with unusual precision and confidence.
Ref Rating
91.5
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#4
Karl Dickson
England
Big-Match Control
Consistent under pressure with strong positioning and an increasingly authoritative Test presence.
Ref Rating
90.7
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#5
James Doleman
New Zealand
Composed Operator
Balances flow and accuracy while maintaining calm relationships with players in demanding fixtures.
Ref Rating
89.9
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#6
Pierre Brousset
France
Technical Detail
A precise official with strong set-piece oversight and increasingly polished game management.
Ref Rating
89.3
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#7
Ben O’Keeffe
New Zealand
Test Pedigree
Vast elite experience and confident decision-making keep him among the leading international officials.
Ref Rating
88.8
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#8
Christophe Ridley
England
Game Flow
Encourages continuity while communicating expectations clearly at the tackle and breakdown.
Ref Rating
88.2
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#9
Craig Evans
Wales
Calm Presence
A measured, reliable referee with strong positioning and composed control of high-tempo matches.
Ref Rating
87.6
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#10
Angus Gardner
Australia
Experienced Standard
Long-standing Test experience, firm management and a strong feel for major international rugby.
Ref Rating
87.1
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