Steve Ganson
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Steve Ganson(born 4 January 1970 inSt. Helens,Lancashire,England)[citation needed]is a formerrugby leaguereferee,and former Head of Match Officials and Technical Director with the EnglishRugby Football League.He is the second professional referee from the town asPremier LeaguerefereeChris Foyalso hails from St Helens. On 12 April 2013, Ganson retired his role as referee to take up the role of Match Officials Coach and Technical Director.[2]
His son,Josh Gansonhas followed in his footsteps by playing for theWigan Warriorsin theSuper League.[3]
First games[edit]
His first professional game wasBarrowvCarlisleon 27 August 1995.
His firstSuper Leaguegame wasCastlefordvParis Saint-Germainon 17 August 1996.[4]
Head of Match Officials (2016–2023)[edit]
On 15 January 2023, it was reported, that Ganson had been stood down from his role, pending a review from theRFL.
In a statement, the RFL said: “Steve Ganson will not be carrying out his role as Head of Match Officials at the current time, pending the completion of an internal review. Currently, it is expected that this will be temporary and the RFL will make no further comment until that review is complete.[5]
International[edit]
He has refereed in the 2000 &2008 Rugby League World Cups.
- He has refereedEnglandvWalesin 2008.[6]
- He has refereedItalyvScotlandon 17 October 2009 in theRugby League European Cup.[7]
- He has refereedAustraliavNew Zealandon 24 October 2009 in the4 Nations.[8]
- He has refereedEnglandvAustraliaon 31 October 2009 in the4 Nations.[9]
References[edit]
- ^Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew."- Steve Ganson (referee) - Rugby League Project".Rugbyleagueproject.org.Retrieved9 October2017.
- ^"Steve Ganson retires to take up new referee coaching role".Archived fromthe originalon 2013-04-15.Retrieved2013-04-15.
- ^"Like father like son, Josh Ganson takes up the whistle".31 October 2019.
- ^"Steve Ganson".Archived fromthe originalon 2010-11-28.Retrieved2011-07-01.
- ^"- Steve Ganson Stood Down As Head Of Match Officials".examinerlive.co.uk.15 January 2023.Retrieved15 January2023.
- ^"England 74-0 Wales".BBC News.10 October 2008.
- ^"From Old Trafford to Padova for Ganson - rleague.com".www.rleague.com.Archived fromthe originalon 14 September 2012.Retrieved3 February2022.
- ^"RLEF."Rlef.eu.com.Retrieved9 October2017.
- ^"RLEF."Rlef.eu.com.Retrieved9 October2017.