James Doleman
James Doleman is a rugby union referee from New Zealand, known for officiating at various international levels, including the Six Nations tournament. His recent performance during a match between Ireland and Scotland sparked discussions regarding the application of advantage laws in rugby, particularly concerning the decision-making around penalty tries.
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James Doleman was the referee for the match between Wales and France.
Six Nations 2026: Wales 12-54 France - Les Bleus seal record win in Cardiff
United Kingdom· 2026-02-15
James Doleman is an assistant referee for the match.
Waratahs go head-to-head with Lions in Sydney
Australia· 2025-07-05
Referee James Doleman was no friend either in the Reds’ attempt to exit.
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions scores, results, kick off, time, tickets, how to watchAustralia· 2025-07-02
James Doleman is the New Zealand referee who officiated the match.
Let’s hope the Lions’ penalty try is a sign of things to come – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-23
Referee James Doleman became less inclined to intervene, preferring to let the game flow.
Five things we learned from the Lions’ loss to Argentina – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
James Doleman is the 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
James Doleman was criticized for a poor refereeing decision.
Crusaders v Brumbies: Former Wallaby hits out at Kiwi officials for ‘disgraceful’ missed knock-on call
New Zealand· 2025-05-31
James Doleman refused to reward Tupou for his scrummaging efforts during the match.
Has Taniela Tupou’s honesty resulted in him regaining form for WaratahsAustralia· 2025-05-13
James Doleman is the referee for the upcoming match.
Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua descend ahead of Hurricanes clash in NapierNew Zealand· 2025-02-21
James Doleman was the referee who awarded Conan's try during the match.
Refereeing of penalty advantage bears no resemblance to what is written in the laws – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
