The Ref's Call, 9781529396058
Paperback
Inside rugby’s high-pressure world: a referee’s frank, humorous, and unique story.

The Ref's Call

memoir of a rugby referee

$56.16

  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    9 January 2023

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Summary

The Ref’s Call: Confessions of a Rugby Referee

‘A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority’ Keith Wood

‘Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field’ Nigel Owens

‘Owen Doyle was a highly respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great humour…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529396058
ISBN-10:1529396050
Author:Owen Doyle
Publisher:Hachette Books Ireland
Imprint:Hachette Books Ireland
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:9 January 2023
Weight:460g
Dimensions:232mm x 152mm x 26mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority

A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority * Keith Wood *Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field * Nigel Owens *Owen Doyle was a hugely respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great humour * Will Carling *Covering some 40 years of a game he obviously loves, this engaging book is full of anecdotes, observations and tales from school * Irish Times *

About The Author

Owen Doyle

Owen Doyle is a former International Rugby Union Referee, retiring in 1994. He was Director of Referees IRFU from 1995 to 2015 and Elite Referee Coach from 2015 to 2017. Now a rugby columnist with the Irish Times, Owen Doyle lives in Dublin.

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