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| World Rugby Referee Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Distinguished long-term service to the game and refereeing |
| Date | 2001 |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| First awarded | 2001 |
| Currently held by | |
The World Rugby Referee Award (previously called IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service) honours referees with a distinguished long-term service to the game and refereeing.
| Year | Winner | Refs |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ||
| 2002 | [1] | |
| 2003 | ||
| 2004 | ||
| 2005 | ||
| 2006 | ||
| 2007 | ||
| 2008 | [2] | |
| 2009 | [3] | |
| 2010 | [4] | |
| 2011 | ||
| 2012 | [5] | |
| 2013 | [6] | |
| 2014 | [7][8][9] | |
| 2015 | [10][11] | |
| 2016 | [12] | |
| 2017 | [13] | |
| 2018 | [14] | |
| 2019 | [15] | |
| 2021 | [16][17] | |
| 2022 | [18] | |
| 2023 | [19] |