Referee: Jamie Bloem
Born in Australia but played internationally for South Africa and Scotland. Was previously an outside back with Castleford, Oldham, Doncaster, Widnes, Halifax, Huddersfield and in France. More than half his games in England were with Halifax.
Previous games:
2011 - Oxford Cavaliers v Oxford University
29/3/2013 - University of Gloucestershire All Golds 30 Oxford 40 (Oxford's first ever match - penalties 10-9 in favour)
13/4/2013 - Oxford 20 South Wales 22 (penalties 12-8 against)
27/7/2014 - Gateshead 48 Oxford 20 (penalties 6-2 in favour)
14/6/2015 - Oldham 64 Oxford 0 (penalties 10-4 against)
Touch Judge: Matt Rossleigh (Southern)
Was touch judge at the Lock Lane match, and previously reserve official for the away game against London Skolars last season. Has refereed Cavaliers games in Conference League South to general acclaim. Here's some more important info:
Nationality: Australian (Polish passport holder)
Favourite Food: Chicken Schnitzel
Favourite Colour: Yellow (#respecttheyellow)
What would you take with you onto a desert island?: My ACME Thunderer whistle!
Which Australian Rugby League Team do you support?: Growing up I was a fan of the big red vee
Which English Football Team do you support?: West Ham
Touch Judge: James Jones (South Wales)
Was previously a professional referee in another sport whose name I can't bring myself to type, but has since seen the light. Previously was touch judge in the home game against Oldham in 2014. Also refereed the easy Oxford victory in the 2015 Varsity match.
Reserve Referee: Liam Rush (Dewsbury and Batley)
Now I often describe officials as young, but in this case it's not just me showing my age as he is 16. Joint Yorkshire Junior Referee of the Year and is the Junior Referee of the Year in the Dewsbury and Batley society. Has appeared at the schools final at Wembley for the last two years. This is him, on the right:
Match Commissioner: Dave Milburn (York and Selby)
He was a referee and touch judge for 28 years, and has been match commissioner for 11 years.
Was match commissioner for game away to York last season.
