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Christophe Ridley (born 16 April 1993) is a French-born rugby referee.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Previously a student at the University of Gloucestershire,[3] Ridley began refereeing professionally in 2016.[4] He has been a regular referee in Premiership Rugby and has also refereed in the European Rugby Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.[5] He made his debut in the United Rugby Championship in the 2021-22 season) (Munster vs. Leinster),[6] and in the Six Nations Championship in 2024 (France vs. Italy).[7] Ridley was appointed to referee the 2024 premiership final between Bath and Northampton, having been an Assistant Referee in the 2 previous finals. He also refereed a controversial match in September 2025 that was roundly criticised by both sides.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Christophe Ridley". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Christophe Ridley". Cardiff RFC Fans. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Christophe Ridley: Professional Rugby Union Referee". University of Gloucestershire. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Christophe Ridley - Keep your boots on". England Rugby. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Christophe Ridley to referee Sunday's visit of Exeter". Newcastle Falcons. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Match official announcements - Round 15". United Rugby Championship. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Latham-Coyle, Harry (25 February 2024). "France v Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Christophe Ridley?". The Independent.
- ^ "Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney, but it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
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