Phil Houston Explained

Phil Houston
Refereecomp1:ARL-SL
Refereeyear1start:1995
Refereeyear1end:1997
Refereeappearances1:5
Refereecomp2:Internationals
Refereeyear2start:1995
Refereeyear2end:1997
Refereeappearances2:5
Source:RLP

Phil Houston is a former New Zealand rugby league referee. An international referee, Houston has also controlled Auckland Rugby League, New Zealand Rugby League, Australian Rugby League and Super League matches.

Domestic career

From the Te Atatu club, Houston was the New Zealand Rugby League's Referee of the year in 1994 and controlled the 1994 Lion Red Cup Grand Final.[1] [2]

Between 1995 and 1997 Houston controlled five first grade matches in Australasian competitions.

International career

He controlled two Australia v New Zealand test matches in 1995 and in November 1997 he refereed all three matches of the Super League Test series between Great Britain and Australia in England.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p.98
  2. http://www.aucklandleague.co.nz/display_page.asp?item=381 Te Atatu Rugby League and Sports Club Inc
  3. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-relief-for-oldham-players-1234706.html Relief for Oldham players