Manly Warringah Rugby League Referees Association

08/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Mr Pat Portlock, the 38th Life Member of the Manly Warringah Referees Association. Pat served as the Associations Treasurer from 1979-1981 and the Associations Secretary in 1984. He was awarded the Jim Campbell Trophy for the Associations Best Referee in 1980 and the Danny Stewart Trophy for the Member who contributed Most to the Association in 1984. Pat was made a Life Member in 1984. Our thoughts are with Pat’s wife Greta, son Wayne, family and friends. Funeral details will be advised once known. All Manly Referees will wear black armbands in next weekend’s games as a mark of respect to Mr Pat Portlock.

22/05/2026

Congratulations to Matt Noyen, who on Friday will officiate his 150th NRL game as a touch judge. Also Matt has been selected to be a touch judge in the State of Origin Game 1 in Sydney on Wednesday. Congrats Matty run well!

08/04/2026

Huge congratulations to all members selected to officiate week 1 of finals in Junior reps and week 5 in Major competitions. Run well!

03/04/2026

Congratulations to two of our NSW Development Squad members Will Keep & Josh Leigh. Will makes his Lisa Fiola Cup Referee Debut in Manly v Souths and Josh Leigh will debut in Tarsha Gale Cup Eels v Bulldogs as Referee today 👏🏻

01/04/2026

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Congratulations 🙌 to Todd Smith who will referee his 100th NRL match in the Rabbitohs v Bulldogs match at Accor Stadium on Friday. 🏉

01/04/2026

Congrats to all of our members selected to officiate in rd 9&5 of NSW competitions. Run Well!

01/04/2026

We are very proud to announce Manly Leagues as our Major Sponsor again in season 2026. Manly Leagues have been great supporters of the Manly Referees Association & the Junior League for many seasons. Their assistance provides great support to the development our junior members which in 2026 resulted in an our largest ever representation in the NSW Junior Representative Squad with 6 members selected.

01/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Life member and our referees coordinator Todd Smith who will officiate his 100th NRL game as a centre referee this Friday in the Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs match at Accor Stadium. Run Well!

18/02/2026

*ATTENTION*

Huge congratulations to Darrin Huckle who has been awarded life membership of the Manly Warringah Referees Association

Achievements:
* Member since 2007 (19 active seasons: 2007–2025)
* 19 seasons as an active referee
* Officiated multiple Junior, A Grade, Women’s and Grand Final matches
* Served 7 years as Gear Steward (2012, 2020–2025)
* Served 10+ years on Advisory Board (2012–2014, 2017–2019, 2021–2025)
* Welfare Committee Member (2015)
* Welfare Officer (2016)
* Deputy Delegate to Junior League (2020)
* Meeting Attendance rate above 76%
* Regularly attended social functions and members’ milestone games
* Always available to assist when required
* Frank Walsh Trophy Winner (2011)
* Bill Gorno Trophy Winner (2020)
* Featured in Big League magazine highlighting three generations of the Huckle family in refereeing

Darrin will be receiving his blazer at the next end of season presentation

From all at Manly Refs we are truely happy for you Darrin and thanks for all that you do for us!

03/02/2026

In 2026 Manly Refs have 6 members who were selected in the NSW Junior Development Squad ‼️Congratulations to Jazzy Gorman, Jake Walsh, Will Keep, Josh Leigh, Alex Colton & Finlay Newall as well as Zac McDonald (staff). We wish them all the best for the season which commences this weekend.