Lloyd Linton

Lloyd Linton (born 1 July 1988) is a professional rugby union referee who represented the Scottish Rugby Union.[1] He has since moved to Germany to continue his medical career.[2]

Lloyd Linton
Birth nameLloyd Linton
Date of birth (1988-07-01) 1 July 1988
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
SchoolRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
UniversityAberdeen University
Occupation(s)Rugby union referee
Rugby union career
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Instonians ()
Refereeing career
Years Competition Apps
2013-17
2016
2017-19
Pro12
Nations Cup
Pro14

Rugby union career

Playing career

Amateur career

He played rugby union for Instonians, the Royal Belfast Academical Institution's Former Pupils club.[3]

Referee career

Professional career

Linton refereed his first Pro12 match in April 2013; a match between Cardiff Blues and Zebre.[4]

He was offered a contract by the Scottish Rugby Union in 2014.[3]

He has gone on to referee matches in the Pro14.[5][6]

He has also been Assistant Referee in the European Rugby Champions Cup; refereed in the European Rugby Challenge Cup and also in South Africa[3]

International career

Linton was named as referee in the 2016 Nations Cup; also known as the Rugby Europe International Championships.[7][8]

Outside of rugby

Linton is also a qualified doctor.[9] He moved to Germany to continue his medical career; but as rugby union is a growing sport there, opportunities are there to continue refereeing.[10]

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