Thirteen match officals will represent Aotearoa New Zealand internationally next year with the confirmation of the FIFA International Panel 2025. 

The selection marks the greatest number of female FIFA Badge match officials representing New Zealand to date, with five including a number appointed for the first time to new roles. 

Sarah Jones makes the significant move from FIFA Assistant Referee to FIFA Referee. 

Alongside Jones, Cory Mills, Beth Rattray, Allys Clipsham and Heloise Simons all make their FIFA Panel debuts. 

All of the selected female match officials have been appointed to the upcoming OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifiers in the Cook Islands in February.

Six New Zealand referees have been named, including CK Kawana-Waugh who is currently undergoing preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

Five have been named as assistant referees, including two for the first time. 

Two Futsal Referee appointments have been made, with Ben Norman and Chris Sinclair returning to the panel. 

The Panel selection highlights the FIFA Referee Committee’s continued recognition of the high level of refereeing in New Zealand. 

New Zealand’s FIFA International Panel for 2025 includes: 

Referee
Calvin Berg 
Sarah Jones* 
CK Kawana-Waugh 
Anna-Marie Keighley 
Cory Mills*
Beth Rattray*

Assistant Referee
Cook Edward
Allys Clipsham*
Gareth Sheehan 
Heloise Simons*
Isaac Trevis 

Futsal Referee
Ben Norman 
Chris Sinclair 

*New to the FIFA List

Article added: Friday 20 December 2024