Ian Davies (rugby union)

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Ian Davies
Birth nameIan Davies
Date of birth (1978-01-15) 15 January 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth Bridgend, Wales
Occupation(s)Rugby union referee
Rugby union career
Refereeing career
YearsCompetitionApps
2012– United Rugby Championship

Ian Davies (born 15 January 1978) is a rugby union referee who represents the Welsh Rugby Union. [1]

Contents

Rugby union career

Playing career

Amateur career

Davies broke his back playing rugby union when only 20 years old. Both his father and a team-mate suggested he move into refereeing the game. [2]

Referee career

Professional career

Davies first game refereeing was Llantwit Major Youth v Llandaff Youth in 1998. [2]

He made his Pro12 debut in April 2012. [2]

He refereed his first 1872 Cup match on 26 December 2016. [3]

Outside of rugby

Davies owns a financial advice practice. [4]

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References

  1. "Ian Davies". ESPN scrum.
  2. 1 2 3 "Getting to know: Ian Davies". Guinness PRO14. 25 January 2018.
  3. "1872 Cup Leg 1: Edinburgh 12-25 Glasgow". Scottish Rugby Blog. 27 December 2016.
  4. "Ian Davies Q & A". Guinness PRO14. 12 December 2017.