Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons are set to collide in the Grand Final, the French side join Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves, Bradford Bulls, St Helens and opponents Wigan as the only teams to play in multiple Grand Finals.
The last time they came up short against St Helens in a game that had a touch of controversy to it.
This was because owner Bernard Guasch felt some key moments went against his side.
He then said the club would not contest another Grand Final unless Australian officials were appointed.
He was punished for these remarks but the man he complained about is set to officiate the Grand Final again in the shape of Liam Moore making it three in a row.
However, it is understood that the Dragons have let go their frustrations of 2021 and are happy with Moore being in charge.
The 28-year-old, who made history as the youngest ever Challenge Cup Final referee when he took charge of the 2020 clash between Leeds Rhinos and Salford Red Devils shortly after turning 25, will be supported by this year’s Cup Final referee Chris Kendall, who will be the video official.
Jonnie Roberts and Richard Thompson will be the touch judges.
Jack Smith has been appointed to referee the Betfred Championship Grand Final between Toulouse Olympique and London Broncos on Sunday afternoon, with Ben Thaler as the video referee.
Liam Rush will be one touch judge alongside Stephane Vincent, the leading French official who was a touch judge in last Friday’s Betfred Super League semi final between Catalans Dragons and St Helens.
Matt Ball has been appointed as the lead referee for the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Grand Final between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors at the National Basketball Centre in Manchester on Sunday evening.
Ollie Cruickshank will be the referee, with David Butler and Becky Whiteley the touch judges.
Match Officials appointments, October 14-15
Betfred Super League Grand Final – Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons – Saturday, 6pm, Old Trafford
Referee: Liam Moore
Video Referee: Chris Kendall
Touch Judges: Jonnie Roberts and Richard Thompson
Reserve Referee: Tom Grant
Reserve Touch Judge: Dean Bowmer
Betfred Championship Grand Final – Toulouse Olympique v London Broncos – Sunday, 230pm BST, Stade Ernest Wallon
Referee: Jack Smith
Video Referee: Ben Thaler
Touch Judges: Liam Rush and Stephane Vincent
Betfred Wheelchair Super League Grand Final – Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors – Sunday, 530pm, Manchester
Lead: Matt Ball
Referee: Ollie Cruickshank
In Goal 1: David Butler
In Goal 2: Becky Whiteley
Reserve Referees: Jake Brook / Karli Wilkinson
