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Christophe Ridley (born 16 April 1993) is an English rugby referee.[1][2]

Christophe Ridley
Date of birth (1993-04-16) 16 April 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthParis, France
Rugby union career
Refereeing career
Years Competition Apps
2016– Premiership Rugby 56
2022– United Rugby Championship 1

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Christophe Ridley". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Christophe Ridley". Cardiff RFC Fans. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Christophe Ridley: Professional Rugby Union Referee". University of Gloucestershire. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Christophe Ridley - Keep your boots on". England Rugby. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Christophe Ridley to referee Sunday's visit of Exeter". Newcastle Falcons. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Match official announcements - Round 15". United Rugby Championship. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  7. ^ Latham-Coyle, Harry (25 February 2024). "France v Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Christophe Ridley?". The Independent.