The Ref's Call: Memoir of a Rugby Referee

Owen Doyle

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Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Dec 12, 2023 | 9781529396195 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Jan 10, 2023 | 9781529396058 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Oct 6, 2022 | 9781529396065 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
Imprint

Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Dec 12, 2023 | 9781529396195 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Jan 10, 2023 | 9781529396058 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Oct 6, 2022 | 9781529396065 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
Imprint

Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Dec 12, 2023 | 9781529396195 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Jan 10, 2023 | 9781529396058 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Oct 6, 2022 | 9781529396065 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now

A unique perspective on forty years of rugby union.

'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' Will Carling

With a foreword by Donal Lenihan. Owen Doyle is an Irish Times columnist and former Irish rugby Test match referee. Here in his frank, revealing and often humorous memoir, The Ref's Call, he gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the high-pressured world of international rugby.

From the processes involved in becoming a referee, to officiating in the Five Nations, touring Internationals and a World Cup, Doyle takes us through the most memorable matches of his career and how, following his retirement, he became instrumental in coaching the most successful generation of referees in the IRFU's history.

Covering over forty years of rugby, and written in his own inimitable style, Doyle looks at the challenges facing modern rugby, particularly the issues of concussion and dementia, to give a fascinating insight into the great game, told from a unique perspective.

Praise for The Ref's Call: Memoir of a Rugby Referee

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