James Doleman is a New Zealand professional rugby union referee.[1]

James Doleman
Birth nameJames Doleman
Rugby union career
Refereeing career
Years Competition Apps
2020–present World Rugby Sevens Series
2020–present Super Rugby
2020 Pro14
2020–present Mitre 10 Cup
Correct as of 5 March 2021

Refereeing career

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Doleman began refereeing while a student in Dunedin, becoming a professional referee in 2020.[2] In 2019 he had refereed the final of the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[3] He refereed his first Super Rugby match on 7 March 2020 in a match between the Rebels and Lions, before refereeing 3 matches in the 2020 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.[4] He also refereed the Championship final of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup as Hawke's Bay played Northland.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 NZ Rugby National Referee Squad Announced". All Blacks. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Doleman excited about 'good opportunity'". Otago Daily Times. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  3. ^ "U20: Doleman to referee the final". Rugby365. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Lions get debutant referee in Melbourne". SA Rugby Magazine. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Downer Referees: Mitre 10 Cup Finals". Provincial Rugby NZ. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.