RateTheRef

The RLWC is being played with the variations practised in Australia & NZ for several seasons. Each team is allowed 1 "captain's challenge" per game - if unsuccessful the challenge is forfeited. If the challenge succeeds the team retains it. Not dissimilar to international cricket. Consequently there will be off-field (TV) officials each with specific responsibilities. If you watch NRL on Sky, they are what the commentators refer to as "the bunker".

I’m more intrigued about what the “Match Driver” does

Appointments here:

https://www.rlwc2021.com/article/601/match-officials-confirmed-for-mens-round-2

Congrats to Kasey Badger on her appointment!

After yesterday's game, Thaler has only received a reserve referee appointment and I have a feeling his time is coming to an end as one of the elite referees in Ganson's eyes!

Anyone know round 3 appointments in previous rounds normally out on Wednesdays.

No surprises then with the QF appointments. The perceived top 2 refs in the NRL and SL with the appointments:
Nothing for Child in the men's tournament which is the most noticeable omission
I would guess at Kendall & Sutton for the semi's with Moore & Klein going for the final (I'd prefer the latter tbh).

Men’s matches
Friday 4 November
Australia v Lebanon, John Smiths Stadium, Huddersfield, 7.30pm
Referee: Chris Kendall
Touch Judges: Wyatt Raymond and Warren Turley
Reserve Referee: Ben Thaler
Video Ref: Grant Atkins

Saturday 5 November
England v Papua New Guinea, DW Stadium, Wigan, 2.30pm
Referee: Liam Moore
Touch Judges: Darian Furner and Jack Smith
Reserve Referee: Chris Kendall
Video Ref: Adam Gee

New Zealand v Fiji, MKM Stadium, Hull, 7.30pm
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Belinda Sharpe and Marcus Griffiths
Reserve Referee: Todd Smith
Video Ref: Tom Grant

Sunday 6 November 
Samoa v Tonga, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 7.30pm
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judges: Robert Hicks and Kasey Badger
Reserve Referee: Adam Gee
Video Ref: Ben Thaler

Women’s matches

Saturday 5 November
England v Canada, DW Stadium, Wigan, 12pm
Referee: Paki Parkinson
Touch Judges: James Vella and Liam Rush
Reserve Referee: Michael Smaill
Video Ref: Ashley Klein

Papua New Guinea v Brazil, MKM Stadium, Hull, 5.00pm
Referee: Ben Casty
Touch Judges: Geoffrey Poumes and Dean Bowmer
Reserve Referee: Todd Smith
Video Ref: James Child

Sunday 6 November
New Zealand v Cook Islands, LNER Community Stadium, York, 5.00pm
Referee: Michael Smaill
Touch Judges: James Vella and Liam Rush
Reserve Referee: Aaron Moore
Video Ref: Tom Grant

Australia v France, LNER Community Stadium, York, 7.30pm
Referee: Rochelle Tamarua
Touch Judges: Neil Horton and Aaron Moore
Reserve Referee: Michael Smaill
Video Ref: Jack Smith

Gerard Sutton is not in our top two referees. HE is ranked third in the NRL