John Holdsworth (referee)
John Holdsworth is a former rugby league referee from Kippax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Career
He took charge matches during the 1980s and 1990s, and was the referee for Wigan's 36-14 victory over Warrington in the 1990 Challenge Cup Final during 1989–90 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 28 April 1990.[1]
International Referee
John Holdsworth refereed a number of international Test matches during his career. His first international came on 20 March 1980 when England defeated Wales 17-4 at Boothferry Park in Hull.[2] His last test as a referee was at the Stade d'Albert Domec in Carcassonne, France on 21 November 1993 in a game which saw New Zealand defeat hosts France 36-11 as part of the Kiwis 1993 tour of Great Britain and France.[3]
References
- ^ "Wigan's record Cup run". BBC Sport. BBC. 27 February 2004. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ 1980/81 European Championship - England vs Wales
- ^ 1993 France vs New Zealand
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