Andrea Piardi
Andrea Piardi is an Italian rugby union referee who officiates in both domestic leagues and international competitions. He is recognized for his ability to manage high-stakes matches and ensure player compliance with the laws of the game. Piardi is set to officiate an upcoming match between Munster and a struggling French team, where his decisions at the breakdown will be closely scrutinized.
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Andrea Piardi was unable to continue officiating after just 30 minutes of the match.
Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-23
Referee Andrea Piardi liked what he saw for the most part during the match.
Twickenham win ranks up there with the great days of Andy Farrell’s Ireland reign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Italian referee Andrea Piardi is likely to be busy.
Hollie Davidson was very good in first half, but a few calls were perplexing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17
Andrea Piardi was the referee for the match.
Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller | Autumn Nations Series
United Kingdom· 2025-11-16
Andrea Piardi was the referee who missed a knock-on by South Africa.
South Africa win Rugby Championship after Malcolm Marx double leaves Argentina behind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Andrea Piardi was the referee during the controversial match between Argentina and South Africa.
los puntos que festejó y qué dijo sobre el arbitraje
Argentina· 2025-10-05
Andrea Piardi was the referee during the match.
All Blacks v Wallabies: What Scott Robertson’s side must fix before Perth test - Gregor Paul
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
Andrea Piardi's unpredictable performance included blowing 25 penalties.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Cam Roigard return proves Scott Robertson’s trump card in Eden Park winNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
The referee Andrea Piardi made a raft of unfathomable decisions during the match.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Eden Park win impressive, but still plenty to work on - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-09-27Andrea Piardi was the referee during the match between the All Blacks and Wallabies.
All Blacks v Wallabies: World media reacts to Bledisloe Cup opening win for hosts at Eden ParkNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
Italian referee Andrea Piardi was an overbearing influence on this match.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Scott Robertson’s side bounce back to retain Bledisloe Cup at Eden ParkNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
Andrea Piardi blew the final whistle in Melbourne, marking the moment the series was won.
Far from a letdown, Lions’ defeat in third Test added texture to a compelling story – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-07
Andrea Piardi received support from World Rugby for his officiating in the second Test.
Dan Sheehan should have got a red card and a longer ban for dangerous strike – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Harry Wilson of the Wallabies speaks to referee Andrea Piardi about the last try.
Carlo Tizzano left out for third Test
Australia· 2025-07-31Referee Andrea Piardi said that Sheehan is allowed to dive to score a try.
Many argue the ‘Superman’ try is dangerous. World Rugby say play onAustralia· 2025-07-30
Referee Andrea Piardi made the decision not to award a penalty after reviewing the incident.
British and Irish Lions: World Rugby boss rejects Joe Schmidt's clearout complaintsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Italian referee Andrea Piardi and his officials were involved in the decision-making process during the match.
World Rugby says it backs officials over final-play decision in Lions win but fails to say if call correct – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Harry Wilson spoke to referee Andrea Piardi regarding a match decision.
Carlo Tizzano suffered ‘high magnitude’ impact in MCG clear-out controversyAustralia· 2025-07-29
Andrea Piardi made a good effort to referee the breakdown during the match.
Why Jac Morgan’s clear out of Carlo Tizzano was not obvious foul play – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Referee Andrea Piardi failed to award a match-defining penalty for Morgan’s clean out.
Wallabies hit back after Tizzano branded a diverAustralia· 2025-07-28
Andrea Piardi and his match officials were apparently among them.
Lions land in Sydney with sore heads as Australia continue to fume over MCG endgame – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Andrea Piardi was the referee who had to manage the match's physicality.
No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Andrea Piardi was the referee who made the controversial decision during the match.
‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Andrea Piardi was the referee for the match.
Hugo Keenan’s dramatic final act snatches series victory for Lions over Wallabies | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
Andrea Piardi is another assistant referee for the match.
British and Irish Lions: Owen Farrell to captain against First Nations & Pasifika XVUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Andrea Piardi is one of the referees named for the series.
Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
There was better breakdown behaviour and a more measured performance by Andrea Piardi in the AUNZ match.
Lions tour has shown that TMO protocol is in serious need of review – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Andrea Piardi is mentioned as one of the referees for the Tests.
For the good of the Lions tour, referees need to stop ignoring the rules of rugby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Andrea Piardi is set to referee the second Test in the rugby series.
Scrum doctor’s cure for out-of-sorts TupouAustralia· 2025-07-03
Andrea Piardi is an assistant referee for the match.
British and Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina: Andy Farrell's Lions lose pre-tour Dublin fixture to PumasUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20
