Christophe Ridley

Not to be confused with Christopher Ridley.

Christophe Ridley

Born	(1993-04-16) 16 April 1993 (age 32) Paris, France
Rugby union career
Refereeing career Years Competition Apps 2016– Premiership Rugby 56 2022– United Rugby Championship 1

Christophe Ridley (born 16 April 1993) is a French-born rugby referee. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

Previously a student at the University of Gloucestershire, ^[3] Ridley began refereeing professionally in 2016. ^[4] He has been a regular referee in Premiership Rugby and has also refereed in the European Rugby Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. ^[5] He made his debut in the United Rugby Championship in the 2021-22 season) (Munster vs. Leinster), ^[6] and in the Six Nations Championship in 2024 (France vs. Italy). ^[7] Ridley was appointed to referee the 2024 premiership final between Bath and Northampton, having been an Assistant Referee in the 2 previous finals. He also refereed a controversial match in September 2025 that was roundly criticised by both sides. ^[8]

References

1. "Christophe Ridley". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
2. "Christophe Ridley". Cardiff RFC Fans. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
3. "Christophe Ridley: Professional Rugby Union Referee". University of Gloucestershire. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
4. "Christophe Ridley - Keep your boots on". England Rugby. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
5. "Christophe Ridley to referee Sunday's visit of Exeter". Newcastle Falcons. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
6. "Match official announcements - Round 15". United Rugby Championship. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
7. Latham-Coyle, Harry (25 February 2024). "France v Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Christophe Ridley?". The Independent .
8. "Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney, but it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.