Ian Davies (rugby union) explained

Ian Davies
Birth Name:	Ian Davies
Birth Date:	1978 1, df=yes
Birth Place:	Bridgend, Wales
Occupation:	Rugby union referee
Ru Refereeyears:	2012–
Ru Refereecomps:	United Rugby Championship

Ian Davies (born 15 January 1978) is a rugby union referee who represents the Welsh Rugby Union.^[1]

Rugby union career

Playing career

Amateur career

Davies broke his back playing rugby union when only 20 years old. Both his father and a team-mate suggested he move into refereeing the game.^[2]

Referee career

Professional career

Davies first game refereeing was Llantwit Major Youth v Llandaff Youth in 1998.^[2]

He made his Pro12 debut in April 2012.^[2]

He refereed his first 1872 Cup match on 26 December 2016.^[3]

Outside of rugby

Davies owns a financial advice practice.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ian Davies. ESPN scrum.
2. Web site: Getting to know: Ian Davies. 25 January 2018. Guinness PRO14.
3. Web site: 1872 Cup Leg 1: Edinburgh 12-25 Glasgow. 27 December 2016. Scottish Rugby Blog.
4. Web site: Ian Davies Q & A. 12 December 2017. Guinness PRO14.