Nic Berry
IrelandrefereeMale3.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Nic Berry is a professional rugby union referee from Australia known for officiating at the highest levels of the sport, including international matches and the Rugby Championship. His recent appearance in the news stems from his officiating during the Six Nations match between Wales and England, where he made critical decisions affecting the game's flow, including disallowing a try for Wales due to an offside infraction.
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Nic Berry refereed the breakdown during the match between Ireland and New Zealand.
Ireland don’t belong in the top three – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-22
Nic Berry's officiating during the match was criticized for being atrocious.
Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Although not picked up by referee Nic Berry it was identified by the TMO, Ben Whitehouse.
Luke Jacobson not receiving a red card for reckless tackle was a shocker of a call – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Nic Berry did Ireland little or no favours.
All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortress – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-18
Nic Berry is an assistant referee for the test match.
All Blacks v Italy recap: Nations Championship test from Wellington’s Hnry Stadium
New Zealand· 2026-07-11
Nic Berry received praise for his officiating during the fast-moving game.
All Blacks survive Scotland scare, but Scott Robertson has new selection dilemmas for England match on Grand Slam quest – Phil GiffordNew Zealand· 2025-11-10
It is almost a relief to see Nic Berry appointed for the Scotland test.
All Blacks analysis: From one of dullest All Blacks performances to finally finding their rhythm – Paul LewisNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Nic Berry issued a red card to Lachie Swinton when refereeing the Wallabies.
Phil Waugh open to New Zealander officiating Wallabies match at Eden Park in future years
Australia· 2025-10-02
Nic Berry is the referee for the second Rugby Championship test between Argentina and New Zealand.
All Blacks v Argentina: Scott Robertson names his second test squad to face the PumasNew Zealand· 2025-08-21
Nic Berry was publicly criticized by Rassie Erasmus during the 2021 Lions tour.
Carlo Tizzano suffered ‘high magnitude’ impact in MCG clear-out controversyAustralia· 2025-07-29
Referee Nic Berry made a couple of wildly inaccurate rulings for phantom offences.
Super Rugby Pacific: Blues finding form to charge into playoff run - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-04-22
Nic Berry is the referee for the match.
Highlanders v Fijian Drua: Live updates from round nine Super Rugby PacificNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Nic Berry was the referee who chalked off a score for Wales.
Wales 14-68 England: England keep title hopes alive with Cardiff rout
United Kingdom· 2025-03-15
