Neil Paterson (rugby union)

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Neil Paterson
Birth nameNeil Paterson
Date of birth (1975-08-09) 9 August 1975 (age 46)
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb)
Occupation(s)Rugby union referee
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
- Malone
Dundee HSFP
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National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
- Scotland Universities
Refereeing career
YearsCompetitionApps
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2006-
Scottish Premiership
Celtic League
European Challenge Cup


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Neil Paterson (born 9 August 1975) is a professional rugby union referee who represents the Scottish Rugby Union. [1] He now serves as a Television Match Official for the Pro14, [2] and in international matches. [3]

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Rugby union career

Playing career

Amateur career

Paterson started playing rugby union in Northern Ireland. He played for Malone RFC in Belfast. [4]

On moving to Scotland, Paterson then turned out for Dundee HSFP. [4] A fly-half, he was top scorer for the club in seasons 2000-01 and 2002-03. [5]

His playing career highlight was captaining the Scottish University team against the English University team. Scotland won the match. [5]

Referee career

Professional career

In Scotland he joined the Midlands Society of the SRU. [4]

His first game in charge was Fife Southern 2XV v Stirling County 3XV in December 2003. [4]

Paterson has refereed in the Scottish Premiership. [6]

He made his Celtic League debut in 2006 when Cardiff Blues played Connacht on 18 November. [4]

He has refereed in the European Challenge Cup, making 29 appearances. [7]

He refereed his first 1872 Cup match on 26 December 2008. [8]

He won the SRU Referee of the Season in 2010-11. [9]

International career

He made his representative debut in 2007 when Czech Republic played Spain. [4]

Outside of rugby

Paterson is a dentist. [4]

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  2. "Berry appointed referee for Guinness PRO14 Final as part of all-neutral officiating team". Guinness PRO14. 22 May 2018.
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  8. "Edinburgh 39 - 6 Warriors | Glasgow Warriors". admin.glasgowwarriors.org.
  9. "Neil Paterson with his Referee of the Season award during the..." Getty Images.