Steve Ganson

Steve Ganson (born 4 January 1970 in St. Helens, Lancashire - now Merseyside, England) is a former rugby league referee, and current Head of Match Officials and Technical Director with the English Rugby Football League. He is the second professional referee from the town as Premier League referee Chris Foy also hails from St Helens. On 12 April 2013, Ganson retired his whistle to take up the role of Match Officials Coach and Technical Director.[2]

Stephen Ganson
Personal information
Born (1970-01-04) 4 January 1970
St Helens, Lancashire, England
Refereeing information
Years Competition Apps
1996–2013 Super League 311
2007–2009 Challenge Cup 7
2005–2009 Internationals 15
As of 17 October 2009
Source: [1]

His son, Josh Ganson has followed in his footsteps by playing for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.[3]

First games

His first professional game was Barrow v Carlisle on 27 August 1995.

His first Super League game was Castleford v Paris Saint-Germain on 17 August 1996.[4]

International

He has refereed in the 2000 & 2008 Rugby League World Cups.

References
  1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "- Steve Ganson (referee) - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2013-04-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/18006656.josh-ganson-followsdad-steve-ganson-refereeing-rugby-league/
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-28. Retrieved 2011-07-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "England 74-0 Wales". BBC News. 10 October 2008.
  7. "RLEF." Rlef.eu.com. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  8. "RLEF." Rlef.eu.com. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
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