John Holdsworth (referee) explained

John Holdsworth
Birth Place:Kippax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Birth Date:25 January 1947
Refereeyear1start:1978
Refereeyear1end:95
Refereecomp2:Internationals
Refereeyear2start:1980
Refereeyear2end:93
Updated:17 February 2023
Source:[1]

John Holdsworth (25 January 1947 – 17 February 2023) was a rugby league referee from Kippax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Career

Holdsworth took charge of 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 the 1989–90 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 28 April 1990.[2]

International referee

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.[3] 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.[4]

Death

Holdsworth died on 17 February 2023, at the age of 76.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Holdsworth - Referee Career . Rugby League Project . 8 January 2024.
  2. News: Wigan's record Cup run. BBC. BBC Sport. 27 February 2004. 6 May 2010.
  3. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/european-championship-1980/game-3/england-vs-wales.html 1980/81 European Championship - England vs Wales
  4. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/france-vs-new-zealand-1993/france-vs-new-zealand.html 1993 France vs New Zealand
  5. News: Walker . Callum . Popular former rugby league referee John Holdsworth sadly dies . 17 February 2023 . Total Rugby League . 17 February 2023.