The match officials for the Hull KR vs. Leeds Rhinos game in Las Vegas later this week have been confirmed.
The RFL has confirmed the officiating squad, so the two have already left for Sin City and now know who will be in charge of the match.
In what will be one of the most important games in his officiating career, Jack Smith will preside over the action at Allegiant Stadium.
Smith has took charge of three Super League play-off matches before, including the Leeds Rhinos-St Helens game in 2025, where Shane Wright’s last minute try sent Leeds out of the competition.
He also had the whistle in England’s second Test match against Tonga in 2023, as a try double from Matty Ashton saw Shaun Wane’s men take victory.
Alongside him as touch judges will be fellow Super League referee Marcus Griffiths and experienced touch judge Warren Turley. Tom Grant will be on video referee duties.
The rest of the match officials will be confirmed later this week, but there has yet to be any further update on the fitness of Chris Kendall.
The 33-year-old has not yet made an appearance in the Super League due to injury issues that have plagued him during the later portion of preseason. He could skip out again this week since the RFL told Serious About Rugby League that he was considering a round three or four comeback.
The remaining round three fixtures will be handled by Aaron Moore, Liam Moore, Liam Rush, Grant (if he is based in the UK), and James Vella. However, as there are only five options, a Championship official may be called up.
Tara Jones or Scott Mikalauskas could be the ones to step up, should they be needed.
