Nika Amashukeli
Nika Amashukeli is a Georgian rugby union referee who has officiated in various high-profile matches, including tests and club games. He was noted in a recent article for his inconsistent application of advantage laws during a match, highlighting ongoing debates about referee standards in rugby.
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Nika Amashukeli, probably the best referee in the world, was in charge.
Hollie Davidson was very good in first half, but a few calls were perplexing – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-17
Nika Amashukeli is the referee for the test match between the All Blacks and South Africa.
All Blacks v South Africa: New Zealand out to regain Freedom Cup at Wellington’s Sky Stadium
New Zealand· 2025-09-13
Nika Amashukeli was a very good choice for the final match of the tour.
Dan Sheehan should have got a red card and a longer ban for dangerous strike – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Nika Amashukeli was the referee for the match.
Lions’ clean sweep hopes washed away by Wallabies in stormy Sydney finale | Lions tour 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-08-03
Nika Amashukeli further enhanced his reputation as a referee.
Wallabies fight back to deny the Lions series whitewash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-02
Nika Amashukeli is the referee for the match.
British and Irish Lions: Owen Farrell to captain against First Nations & Pasifika XVUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Nika Amashukeli 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
Nika Amashukeli is listed 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
Nika Amashukeli will referee the third Test during the rugby series.
Scrum doctor’s cure for out-of-sorts Tupou
Australia· 2025-07-03
Nika Amashukeli 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
Nika Amashukeli is noted for his performance in a challenging Champions Cup final.
Rugby’s 20-minute red card is a dangerous departure that risks devaluing the importance of player safety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Saints felt they were getting little from referee Nika Amashukeli.
Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux-Begles - Saints beaten in Champions Cup finalUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Nika Amashukeli has been appointed to officiate at the Champions Cup final.
Leaving an arguable try scoring decision totally in the TMO’s hands does not stack up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Nika Amashukeli is one of the referees in the frame for the tournament.
Owen Doyle: The laws of the game are clearIreland· 2025-05-05
Nika Amashukeli is also appointed as a referee for the Lions series.
Good news for the Wallabies ahead of Lions tourAustralia· 2025-05-04
Nika Amashukeli had a variable day at the office, not in his best form.
As game faces an existential threat, World Rugby must not duck the replacements question – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14
Nika Amashukeli officiated the match, making key decisions throughout.
Brave Munster go down fighting in Bordeaux Bègles defeat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Nika Amashukeli was at the wrong match – he was needed on France’s Atlantic coast.
Chit-chat and penalty calls exert pressure on men in the middle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Nika Amashukeli calmly oversaw the game.
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Georgian assistant Nika Amashukeli called one of the Irish penalties.
Sam Prendergast is both enthralling and enraging and everything else we learned from Ireland’s win over Wales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
Nika Amashukeli is an assistant referee for the match.
Wales 18-27 Ireland: Visitors clinch Triple Crown in Six Nations thrillerUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
Nika Amashukeli disappointingly made inconsistent calls during the match.
Refereeing of penalty advantage bears no resemblance to what is written in the laws – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
