Richard Silverwood


First games

His first pro game was York - Batley Bulldogs on 28 March 1999.
His First Super League game was Halifax - Salford City Reds on 6 May 2001.
He has refereed 465 Super League games up to the end of 2016
He was Rugby Football League's referee of the year in 2006

Challenge Cup

He has refereed the Challenge Cup Final in 2006 & 2010 & 2012

Super League Grand Final

He has refereed the Super League Grand Final in 2010, 2012 & 2013

World Club Challenge

He has refereed the World Club Challenge in 2010, 2015, 2016

International

He has refereed 4 Australia v New Zealand Anzac Test in 2009 & 2010 & 2011 & 2012
He has also refereed Australia v New Zealand in the 4 Nations in 2010
He has refereed the 2013 Rugby League World Cup final.
He was International Referee of the Year in 2010.

Suspensions

Silverwood was suspended three times by the Rugby Football League, in 2009, 2011 and at the time of his retirement in 2016.