Steve Walsh retires from rugby

The Australian Rugby Union today announced international referee Steve Walsh has retired from all forms of match officiating with immediate effect to pursue business interests outside of rugby.


The 43-year-old is a veteran of four Rugby World Cups.

Walsh made his Super Rugby refereeing debut in 1997 and took charge of a test match for the first time a year later when Argentina played France and has refereed 56 tests, making him the third most capped international referee of all-time.


Steve Walsh said: “I have lived my dream and I am truly grateful for every experience that I have had…