Glen Black Explained

Glen Black
Refereecomp1:Super League
Refereeyear1start:2004
Refereeyear1end:2005
Refereeappearances1:6
Refereecomp2:Tri Nations
Refereeyear2start:2004
Refereeyear2end:2005
Refereeappearances2:3
Refereecomp3:Other Internationals
Refereeyear3start:2005
Refereeappearances3:1
Source:RLP

Glen Black is a New Zealand former rugby league referee. An international referee, Black has also controlled Canterbury Rugby League, New Zealand Rugby League and Super League matches.

International career

Black was the New Zealand Rugby League's nomination in both the 2004 and 2005 Tri-Nations. Before each of these tournaments Black controlled several matches in the Super League competition.

In 2004 his appointment to the Australia v Great Britain match was initially criticised by Australian coach Wayne Bennett, however after the match Bennett was happy with Blacks performance and said he would be happy to have him control them again.[1] [2]

He was named the New Zealand Rugby League's 2004 Referee of the year.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=5818 Bennett not happy with new Kiwi referee
  2. Web site: Bennett happy with Black . 1 November 2004 . . 1 October 2011.
  3. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-12148372.html Trophy to Williams; NZRL awards triumph