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Julianne Zussman has been appointed referee for two matches in the 2026 Pacific Four Series. Zussman will referee USA vs New Zealand on April 11 in Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California and USA vs Australia in CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri on April 17.
No other Americas official has been appointed matches in the 2026 Pacific Four Series. South African Aimee Barrett-Theron will blow the whistle for Canada vs New Zealand while Canada vs Australia will be refereed by Aurélie Groizeleau.
The USA vs Canada match at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago, Illinois will be refereed by Australian Amber McLachlan. It will be played on April 24.
The 39-year-old Julianne Zussman is a former Canadian Women’s representative. Zussman had a successful and lengthly career for Canada. Her career highlights include playing in three Women’s Rugby World Cups and being named in the Dream Team of the Women’s 2017 World Cup.
