The Hertfordshire Rugby Referees Hall of Fame recognises members, referees and clubs for their contribution to our society and enjoyment of the game.
Congratulations and thank you!
Hall of Fame
| Seasons | President |
|---|---|
| 2024-present | William Ractliffe |
| 2021-24 | Michael Harrison |
| 2019-21 | James Taylor |
| 2017-19 | Greg Liddington |
| 2015-17 | Peter Brady |
| 2013-15 | Geoff Williams |
| 2010-13 | Peter Smith |
| 2008-10 | Paul Freestone |
| 2006-08 | Ed Bawden |
| 2004-06 | Brent May |
| 2002-04 | Tony Wortley |
| 2000-02 | Mike Burdett |
| 1998-00 | Keith Hurley |
| 1996-98 | David Williams |
| 1994-96 | David Hurst |
| 1992-94 | Alan Gibbs |
| 1990-92 | Bill Watkins |
| 1985-90 | Ted Western |
| 1959-85 | Leslie Boundy |
| Vice President |
|---|
| Alan Gibbs |
| Albert Churchman |
| Bill Watkins |
| Bruce Marshall |
| David Williams |
| Ed Bawden |
| Keith Hurley |
| Michael Tutty |
| Mike Burdett |
| Peter Smith |
| Paul Freestone |
| Tim Bartlett |
| Season | Society Member |
|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Mike Burdett |
Each season, the John Blanchard Shield is awarded to a member who has provided outstanding service to the society.
Congratulations to our winners…
| Season | Society Member |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Tony Leake |
| 2022-23 | John Asker |
| 2021-22 | Nick Foster |
| 2018-19 | Peter Brady |
| 2017-18 | Tony Lynch |
| 2016-17 | Albert Churchman |
| 2015-16 | John Eyre |
| 2014-15 | Michael Tutty |
| 2013-14 | Peter Smith |
| 2012-13 | Paul Freestone |
| 2011-12 | Bruce Marshall |
| 2010-11 | Brian DeHonri |
| 2009-10 | Bill Watkins |
| 2008-09 | Keith Hicks |
| 2007-08 | Charles Teuma |
| 2006-07 | Timothy Clark |
| 2005-06 | Roger Johns |
| 2004-05 | David Worker |
| 2003-04 | Ed Bawden |
| 2002-03 | Mike Burdett |
| 2001-02 | Bill Ractliffe |
| 2000-01 | Mark Abbas |
| 1999-00 | Keith Hurley |
| 1998-99 | Ed Bawden |
Each season, the Past Presidents Trophy is awarded to the best new rugby referee in Hertfordshire.
Congratulations to our winners…
| Season | Referee |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Rhys Morgan |
| 2022-23 | Bryan Turner |
| 2021-22 | Paul Stokes |
| 2018-19 | David Shaw |
| 2017-18 | Rob Staniforth |
| 2016-17 | Tom Walsh |
| 2015-16 | Phil (PJ) Russell |
| 2014-15 | James Pidding |
| 2013-14 | Anthony Woodthorpe |
Each season, the Ted Weston Trophy is awarded to the most improved rugby referee in Hertfordshire.
Congratulations to our winners…
| Season | Referee |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Matthew Day |
| 2022-23 | Allan Edwards |
| 2021-22 | Alex Powdrell |
| 2018-19 | Kevin Charman |
| 2017-18 | Jon McDonald |
| 2016-17 | Andy Nicholson |
| 2015-16 | Andy Nicholson |
| 2014-15 | Melanie Liley |
| 2013-14 | Peter Poulain |
| 2012-13 | Simon Shepard |
| 2011-12 | Andrew Ford |
| 2010-11 | Stuart Hawkins |
| 2009-10 | Alex Smith |
| 2008-09 | Jon Chapman |
| 2007-08 | Nick Foster |
| 2006-07 | Peter Ricci |
| 2005-06 | Nick Cockburn |
| 2004-05 | Craig Wilson |
| 2003-04 | Robin Oliver |
| 2002-03 | Robert Hayward |
| 2001-02 | Kevin Instance |
| 2000-01 | Des Headington |
| 1999-00 | Philip Davies |
| 1998-99 | Jay Price |
| 1997-98 | R. (Bob) Carnell |
| 1996-97 | Mark Abbas |
| 1995-96 | P. Turner |
| 1994-95 | Peter Smith |
| 1993-94 | M. (Harry) Harrison |
| 1992-93 | Justin Thomas |
| 1991-92 | P. (Jasper) Jennings |
Each season, the Leslie Boundy Trophy is awarded for Club of the Year based on referee feedback throughout the season.
| Season | Club |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Harpenden RFC |
| 2022-23 | Watford RFC |
| 2021-22 | Barnet RFC |
| 2018-19 | Harpenden RFC |
| 2017-18 | Fullerians RFC |
| 2016-17 | Saracens Amateurs RFC |
| 2015-16 | Saracens Amateurs RFC |
| 2014-15 | St Albans RFC |
| 2013-14 | Weston RFC |
| 2012-13 | Old Haberdashers RFC |
| 2011-12 | Saracens Amateurs RFC |
| 2010-11 | Hatfield RFC |
| 2009-10 | Chess Valley RFC |
| 2008-09 | Welwyn RFC |
| 2007-08 | Tring RFC |
| 2006-07 | Fullerians RFC |
| 2005-06 | Datchworth RFC |
| 2004-05 | Welwyn RFC |
| 2003-04 | Hemel Hempstead RFC |
| 2002-03 | Welwyn RFC |
| 2001-02 | Hemel Hempstead RFC |
| 2000-01 | Hertford RFC |
| 1999-00 | Welwyn RFC |
| 1998-99 | Hitchin RFC |
| 1997-98 | Welwyn RFC |
| 1996-97 | St Albans Women RFC |
| 1995-96 | Barnet RFC |
| 1994-95 | Bacavians RFC |
| 1993-94 | St Albans RFC |
| 1992-93 | Datchworth RFC |
| 1991-92 | Welwyn RFC |
| 1990-91 | Hertford RFC |
| 1989-90 | Cheshunt RFC |
| 1988-89 | Hitchin RFC |
| 1987-88 | Hertford RFC |
| 1986-87 | Hemel Hempstead RFC |
| 1985-86 | Hertford RFC |
| 1984-85 | Hitchin RFC |
| 1983-84 | Hertford RFC |