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3 hours ago

VALE LES BRENNAN

The Board of Directors and Management of the NSWRLRA are deeply saddened by the passing of former player and long serving referee and referee administrator Les Brennan.

Les's refereeing record after he retired from playing was outstanding. We note the following record.

South Sydney Junior League: Officiated from 1956 to 1962, covering matches until travel between Blacktown and the southern suburbs became too demanding.

Parramatta Junior League: Refereed locally from 1962 to 1965.

Penrith Junior League: Officiated from 1966 to 1976.

Association Administration:. Rather than climbing the state refereeing ranks, he poured his efforts into establishment and local administration, serving as a foundation committee member and the inaugural Treasurer for the Penrith District Rugby League Referees' Association in 1966.

Les' legacy lives on and we pass on our sympathy to his family and friends and in particular those who had the pleasure of watching him play, referee and a long and successful career in administration of the game. ... See MoreSee Less

NSWRL Referees Association

4 hours ago

VALE KEVIN FORD

The Board and Management are saddened by the passing of Kevin Ford.

Kevin was a friend and colleague to many across the Refereeing fraternity.

Kevin was the Secretary of Newtown Referees Association from 1973 until its demise in 1983 but continued to follow and support referees until his passing. He also represented Newtown Referees as delegate to the NSWRLRA and attended many social events.

He was a close colleague of Life Member Phil Cooley and provided a wonderful vale for Phil which we placed on our Facebook after his passing.

We pass on our deepest sympathy to Kevin's family and his many friends and colleagues. ... See MoreSee Less

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 Michael Ryan who was graded from the Western Suburbs Referees Association. Not many officials can say they have officiated 4 Grand Finals in a row and also officiated in the main Grand Final after less than two years in the top grade.

Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!
#BehindTheWhistle #refereespotlight #nswrlra #rugbyleague #matchofficials #respecttheofficials #whistlewatch #RugbyLeagueHistory ... See MoreSee Less