Andrew Brace to ref two Six Nations games as Joy Neville makes more history

Ireland's opening game in the tournament is in Cardiff on February 7 where England's Wayne Barnes will be in charge.

Referee Andrew Brace. Picture: INPHO/Craig Watson

Limerick-based referee Andrew Brace will take charge of two games in the upcoming Guinness Six Nations as organisers have confirmed the officials for the competition.

Brace will take charge of the round 1 game between England and Scotland on February 6 where he will be joined in the officiating team by Joy Neville who will be the TMO.