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Vale Jack Danzey
It is with great sadness to report that one of our Association’s greats Jack Danzey #634 has passed away. Jack…
NSWRLRA LES MATTHEWS MEMORIAL GOLF DAY
The Board of Directors would like to hold this important social event this year. Golf with some restrictions has been…
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Darian Furner Golf Day
As many of you are aware NSWRLRA / NRL Member Darian Furner has undergone a serious medical issue in recent times. Darian…
Save the Date- SCG Life Members Reunion Luncheon
The 2020 Life Members Reunion Luncheon will be unable to be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Board…
Meetings
NSWRLRA General Meeting
The first General Meeting for 2019 will be on WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 7.30PM FOR A 7.45PM START @ NSWRL Centre…
Annual General Meeting- AGENDA- 30th January 2019
Just a reminder that tomorrow night the Association will be having their 111th Annual General Meeting at the new NSWRL…
Meeting Minutes
Minutes – 2017 AGM
NSWRL REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting Meeting Date 11.12.2017 Venue: Riviera Room, St George League Club Paul Simpkins in the…
General Meeting 3rd May 2017
GENERAL MEETING Date: 03.05.17 Time: 7.30p.m Location: Canterbury Leagues Club, Bridge Street, BELMORE. Present: As per Attendance Sheets (75 in…
A monumental feat tonight in the NRL when Ash Klein becomes the game's record holder. He will referee his 444th NRL match. All the best Ash! ... See MoreSee Less
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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 4th special profile on those who contributed to refereeing but didn’t quite make first grade. Today we recognise Josh McGowan, a proud product of the Central Coast Referees Association and graded official #968.
Josh’s career is a great example of an official making a strong impact across the pathways and representative levels of rugby league. While he did not officiate first grade, his contribution across NRLW, NSW Cup, NYC and international women’s rugby league shows the important role officials play beyond the NRL spotlight.
Josh worked as both a referee and touch judge, including NRLW appointments, NSW Cup games, and a significant body of work in the NYC Under 20s competition. One of his major highlights came in 2018, when he was appointed as a touch judge for the inaugural NRLW Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium.
He was also involved in women’s international rugby league, including the 2016 Australia vs New Zealand women’s Test, and built a strong record across NSW Cup and NYC appointments.
Josh’s officiating journey reflects consistency, versatility and service — from refereeing in the middle to running the touchline, and from state competitions to major women’s rugby league fixtures.
A Central Coast official, an NRLW Grand Final touch judge, and another important contributor who helped keep the game moving.
Who will be featured tomorrow? Stay tuned!
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The milestones continue to roll on this week for NSW HP members. Congratulations to Brayden Hunt, who will make his NSW Cup referee debut on Friday. It’s 300 games up for one of the squad’s favourites in Kieren Irons. Well done to both of these fantastic achievements! ... See MoreSee Less
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