Distinguished long-term service to the game and refereeing
Presented by
World Rugby
First awarded
2001
Currently held by
Tappe Henning (2022)
The World Rugby Referee Award (previously called IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service) honours referees with a distinguished long-term service to the game and refereeing.
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