Canberra Region Rugby League representative, Steven Hewson, has been appointed as a match official for the upcoming 2021 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
Steven, a Queanbeyan Blues and Monaro rugby league legend, was instrumental in the establishment of the Canberra Region Wheelchair Rugby League Program and continues to assist in the community
The Wheelchair Tournament, which is being run alongside the men’s and women’s competitions for the first time in the sport’s history, has appointed eight match officials for the world cup.
Rugby League World Cup 2021 Tournament Director, Dean Hardman, said:
“I am delighted that we have managed to secure such a talented roster of match officials for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
“Our ambition in all areas is to provide players and spectators with a world class environment with which to enjoy what we hope will be the biggest, best and most inclusive World Cup in the sport’s 127-year history.
“We consider our match officials to be the 33rd team of the tournament and I can’t wait to work with them to deliver high standards across all 61 fixtures.”
We wish Steven all the best as the group prepare to travel to the UK for the next four to six weeks.
Click here to view the full schedule for the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
