Ian Smith (rugby league)


Ian Smith is a former Super League referee. He was one of the Full Time Match Officials' coaches.

Background

Smith was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England.

Domestic career

Smith officiated in the Super League competition.
His first pro game was Blackpool v Bramley in 1998.
His first Super League game was the versus the Salford City Reds on 7 August 1999.

Super League

In 2008, Ian Smith famously sent off Gareth Hock for manhandling him. Hock was suspended 5 matches and missed the rest of 2008's Super League XIII season.

Co-operative Championship

He was Co-operative Championship's referee of the year in 1999 & 2000.

International career