A concise briefing on the URC quarterfinal at Scotstoun between Glasgow Warriors and Connacht, including confirmed match officials and kick-off times for the fixture and the rest of the quarterfinal weekend.
The United Rugby Championship quarterfinal between the Glasgow Warriors and Connacht is set for Scotstoun Stadium with a confirmed refereeing team and precise kick-off times. This short briefing focuses on the logistical essentials: who will control the match, when the game starts in different time zones and how fans can tune in.
The appointment of match officials is an important part of any knockout fixture because referees shape the interpretation of the laws on the day; here the name to watch is Adam Jones, appointed as the lead referee.
The fixture is scheduled for Friday, May 29 with kick-off listed as 19.45 UK & Ireland and 18.45 GMT.
The match will be shown live on Premier Sports, offering viewers direct access to the action. For those tracking the broader quarterfinal weekend, refereeing appointments for the other ties have also been confirmed, and this overview compiles those details alongside the Glasgow v Connacht specifics so supporters and bettors have the official information in one place.
Glasgow v Connacht: match officials and match logistics
For the Scotstoun encounter the referee panel is entirely Welsh: the lead official is Adam Jones (Wales), supported on the touchlines by assistant referees Ben Breakspear (Wales) and Craig Evans (Wales). The television review duties will be handled by Aled Griffiths (Wales). The role of the TMO — the Television match official — is to provide video-based assistance on score/try and foul-play decisions, and Griffiths will occupy that position for this quarterfinal. The combination of on-field and broadcast officiating is central to how law interpretations unfold during high-stakes knockout games.
Quarterfinal schedule and referee appointments
Alongside the Glasgow v Connacht tie, the URC quarterfinal weekend comprises three additional fixtures with their own officiating teams and kick-off windows. Pay attention to the listed local and international times, especially if you are following multiple matches across time zones. Accurate timing ensures supporters and media partners align their coverage and that viewers don’t miss any of the knockout drama.
Bulls v Munster and Stormers v Cardiff
The Bulls v Munster clash takes place at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, with kick-off at 13.00 SAST; that corresponds to 11.00 GMT and 12.00 UK & Ireland. Its referee appointments are all Italian: Andrea Piardi leads the game, with assistants Federico Vedovelli and Fillipo Russo, and Matteo Liperini as TMO. The Stormers v Cardiff match will be staged at DHL Stadium, Cape Town and kicks off at 15.30 SAST, which is 13.30 GMT and 14.30 UK & Ireland. The officials announced are Eoghan Cross as referee, with assistants Andrew Brace and Andrew Cole, and Leo Colgan serving as TMO.
Leinster v Lions
The final quarterfinal listed is Leinster v Lions at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Kick-off is scheduled for 20.00 UK & Ireland (which equals 19.00 GMT and 21.00 SAST). The refereeing team for that fixture is Scottish: Sam Grove-White will referee with assistants Hollie Davidson and Ru Campbell, while Mike Adamson has been appointed as the TMO. Noting the nationalities and experience of officials is useful when assessing how different refereeing crews might manage contact, breakdowns and sanctioning across the ties.
Why the appointments matter and how to follow
Referee assignments are more than just names on a sheet: they influence the flow of a game through penalty thresholds, handling of the breakdown and discipline decisions. Understanding who the lead referee and support officials are gives teams, fans and analysts context for expected interpretations of the laws on the day. For the Glasgow v Connacht tie, viewers can watch live on Premier Sports, and should refer to the kick-off times — 19.45 UK & Ireland / 18.45 GMT — to ensure they tune in at the right moment. This summary preserves the confirmed details so followers have a single reference for the quarterfinal referees and scheduling information.
