| Neil Paterson | |
| Birth Name: | Neil Paterson |
| Birth Date: | 1975 8, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Height: | 1.83m (06feet) |
| Weight: | 86kg (190lb) |
| Ru Position: | Fly-half |
| Amatyears1: | - |
| Amatteam1: | Malone |
| Amatteam2: | Dundee HSFP |
| Repteam1: | Scotland Universities |
| Repyears1: | - |
| Occupation: | Rugby union referee |
| Refereeyears1: | - |
| Refereeyears2: | 2006- |
| Refereecomps1: | Scottish Premiership |
| Refereecomps2: | Celtic League |
| Refereecomps3: | European Challenge Cup |
| Refereeapps3: | 29 |
Neil Paterson (born 9 August 1975) is a professional rugby union referee who represents the Scottish Rugby Union.[1] He now serves as a Television Match Official for the Pro14,[2] and in international matches.[3]
Paterson started playing rugby union in Northern Ireland. He played for Malone RFC in Belfast.[4]
On moving to Scotland, Paterson then turned out for Dundee HSFP.[4] A fly-half, he was top scorer for the club in seasons 2000-01 and 2002-03.[5]
His playing career highlight was captaining the Scottish University team against the English University team. Scotland won the match.[5]
In Scotland he joined the Midlands Society of the SRU.[4]
His first game in charge was Fife Southern 2XV v Stirling County 3XV in December 2003.[4]
Paterson has refereed in the Scottish Premiership.[6]
He made his Celtic League debut in 2006 when Cardiff Blues played Connacht on 18 November.[4]
He has refereed in the European Challenge Cup, making 29 appearances.[7]
He refereed his first 1872 Cup match on 26 December 2008.[8]
He won the SRU Referee of the Season in 2010-11.[9]
He made his representative debut in 2007 when Czech Republic played Spain.[4]
Paterson is a dentist.[4]