Ian Smith (rugby league)
| Personal information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 7 December 1965 Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK | |||||
| Refereeing information | ||||||
| Years | Competition | Apps | ||||
| 1999–2010 | Super League | |||||
| 2007–2010 | Challenge Cup | |||||
| As of 8 May 2010 | ||||||
| Source: Ian Smith on RL project | ||||||
Ian Smith (7 December 1965, Oldham, Lancashire) is a former Super League referee. He is currently one of the Full Time Match Officials' coaches.[1]
Domestic career
Smith officiated in the Super League competition.[2]
His first pro game was Blackpool v Bramley in 1998. His first Super League game was London Broncos v Salford on 7 August 1999.
Super League
In 2008, Ian Smith famously sent off Gareth Hock for manhandling him. Hock was suspended 5 matches and missed the rest of 2008's Super League XIII season.[3]
Co-operative Championship
He was Co-operative Championship's referee of the year in 1999 & 2000.
International career
- Ian Smith was the video referee for England VS France on 24 October 2009 in the 4 Nations.
- He is the video referee for Scotland VS Lebanon on 1 November 2009 in the Rugby League European Cup.
- He is the video referee for France VS Australia on 7 November 2009 in the 4 Nations.
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