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18 hours ago

A big milestone this weekend for NSW HP stalwart Nathan Loveday, who brings up 300 NSW Grade games when he touch judges the Jersey Flegg match between the Roosters and Storm. Graded in 2017, Nathan has been a cornerstone of the Grade Squad throughout that time. His dedication to the group off the field has been highly impactful. He won the Doug Wintin Award in 2019. Recognition of his ongoing drive to support his peers.
All the best for this weekend’s fixture Nathan. An achievement which should bring great pride! ... See MoreSee Less

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.

Brian Barry’s career is a brilliant example of dedication, longevity and service to rugby league officiating.

Graded from the North Sydney Referees Association, Brian contributed across both the middle and the touchline, officiating 16 first grade games as a referee and an outstanding 200 first grade games as a touch judge. His career included five Grand Finals, a Test match and interstate appointments, showing the trust and respect he earned at the highest level.

Brian Barry joined the North Sydney Referees Association in 1954 and is listed as North Sydney Referees Life Member #17, receiving that honour in 1967.

He was born and raised around Cremorne-Mosman on Sydney’s lower north shore and has long been connected with the North Sydney Bears community. In 2022, the Bears honoured him with a ceremonial kick-off at North Sydney Oval.

He was also recognised with the Eric Cox Medal in 2022, one of the highest honours in NSW refereeing, awarded for significant contribution to the profession after Life Membership.

One famous story from his career came after the 1977 Grand Final replay between St George and Parramatta. Barry was touch judge that day, and as he was leaving the SCG after St George’s 22–0 win, he was struck by an apple thrown from the crowd. The incident became part of rugby league folklore.

He also reached a remarkable personal milestone when he celebrated his 100th birthday in February 2024.

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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 Steve Carrall, one of the great touch judges of the modern rugby league era. Graded from the Illawarra Referees Association as official number #821, Steve built an outstanding career across all areas of elite officiating as a referee, touch judge and video referee.

While he refereed 2 first grade NRL matches, it was on the touchline where Steve truly made his mark, officiating in 380 first grade games as a touch judge. He was trusted on the biggest stages in the game, including 6 NRL Grand Finals in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2014 and 2015, along with 15 State of Origin matches, 3 Test matches and 2 City v Country fixtures.

Steve also contributed as a video referee, with 23 first grade appointments in the box, showing his versatility and deep understanding of the game. H

Steve Carrall’s career represents longevity, excellence and trust at the highest level of rugby league officiating. A tremendous servant of the game and one of the finest touch judges to ever run the line.

Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!
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