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20 hours ago

IAN McCALL FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Funeral Arrangements for our esteemed Life Member and NSWRL & Parramatta Referees' Life Member will be held as follows:

10am
Monday 27th July 2026
St Patrick’s Cathedral
1 Marist Place,
Parramatta NSW 2150

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NSWRL Referees Association

21 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 recognise Shayne Hayne, one of the most experienced and versatile officials in the modern era of rugby league.

Graded from the Group 21/Central Coast Referees Association and jumped straight into the NRL, Shayne built an outstanding career across all three major officiating roles — referee, touch judge and video referee.

His first grade journey began as a touch judge in Round 1, 2000, before making his refereeing debut the following year in Round 4, 2001. From there, he went on to referee 328 NRL first grade games, including four NRL Grand Finals in 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014. Shayne also officiated at representative and international level, controlling 14 State of Origin matches, 10 Test matches as a referee, and multiple City vs Country fixtures. His contribution extended beyond the middle, with 69 games as a touch judge and 59 games as a video referee, including Grand Final appointments in both roles.

His final first grade match came on the biggest stage of all — the 2014 NRL Grand Final between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.

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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 recognise Joe Griffiths who was graded from the South Sydney Referees Association. Joe is a Doug Wintin Award Winner (1996) and a Life Member (2003) of the NSWRLRA.

Quote from Matt Hewitt “Joe was instrumental in running extra training for several officials during the mid 90’s. Every official he trained, went on to make first grade.

A dedicated official who played his part in keeping rugby league moving.

Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!
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