Craig Evans (rugby union referee) explained

Craig Evans
Full Name:	Martin Craig Evans
Birth Date:	12 October 1991
Birth Place:	Neath, Wales
Ru Refereeyears:	2018–
Ru Refereecomps:	United Rugby Championship
Ru Refereeapps:	24

Craig Evans (born 12 October 1991 in Neath) is a Welsh rugby referee. He has been a member of Wales' professional rugby union ranks since 2015.^{[1] [2]}

Career

Evans, who began refereeing as a teenager, began refereeing on the World Rugby Sevens Series in 2016.^[3] He refereed during the 2020 Olympics, before committing to the 15-aside game full time.^[4] He made his Pro14 refereeing debut in 2018,^[5] and would be awarded his first Six Nations Championship match for the match between Italy and Ireland in the 2021 Six Nations Championship.^[6] He was appointed to the Tier One select group of referees in June 2021.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Craig Evans. Welsh Rugby Union. 22 October 2021.
2. News: WRU referees Evans and Whitehouse turn professional. Rugby Referee. 5 June 2016. 22 October 2021.
3. News: Rugby refs look to Olympics to cap sevens success. The National. 2 May 2021. 22 October 2021.
4. News: Rugby sevens match officials unveiled for Tokyo Olympics with 100 days to go. World Rugby. 16 April 2021. 22 October 2021.
5. News: George Clancy set for 100th Guinness PRO14 Appearance. Rugby15. 3 April 2018. 22 October 2021.
6. News: Referee Craig Evans set for Six Nations debut. Expo Sport. 11 February 2021. 22 October 2021.
7. News: Evans in ‘shock’ with first Tier One appointment. Welsh Rugby Union. 28 June 2021. 22 October 2021.