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NSWRL Referees Association

19 hours ago

Continuing with our new daily series: Behind the Whistle!
Each day, we’ll shine a spotlight on a referee or touch judge who has helped shape, serve and contribute to the great game of rugby league.

Today we feature John McCormack, who was one of the leading rugby league touch judges of the late 1990s and early 2000s. A proud Canterbury-Bankstown official, McCormack earned appointments at the highest level of the game, including the 1998 and 1999 NRL Grand Finals, State of Origin, NRL Finals and international football. Beyond his on-field achievements, his long service to the Canterbury-Bankstown Referees Association.

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NSWRL Referees Association

2 days ago

Continuing with our new daily series: Behind the Whistle!
Each day, we’ll shine a spotlight on a referee or touch judge who has helped shape, serve and contribute to the great game of rugby league.

Today we feature our 3rd special profile on those who contributed to refereeing but didn’t quite make first grade. Today we feature Dan Olford, graded number #945, from the Penrith Referees Association.

Dan’s refereeing journey is a great reminder that contribution to the game is not only measured by NRL first grade appearances. As a referee, touch judge, coach and respected official, Dan built an outstanding record across the pathways and representative levels of rugby league.

While Dan may not have refereed first grade, his impact on the refereeing community has been significant. From Penrith to the graded ranks, and now through his ongoing contribution to coaching, training and developing officials, Dan represents the many referees who gave great service to the game and helped strengthen the pathway for others.

A respected Penrith referee, a proud graded official and a valuable contributor to rugby league refereeing.

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NSWRL Referees Association

2 days ago

A huge congratulations to two outstanding referees on their prestigious Grand Final appointments!

Matthew Galvin from the Group 6 Rugby League Referees will take charge of the Under 18's Australian Schoolboys Grand Final between New South Wales Combined High Schools and New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges.

Congratulations also to Bailey Clark from the Parramatta Referees, who has earned the achievement of refereeing the Under 16 Boys Grand Final for the second consecutive year!

Two fantastic appointments and a wonderful recognition of their hard work, dedication, and performances throughout the championships. Best of luck to Matthew and Bailey! ... See MoreSee Less