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Bryce Lawrence (born 23 December 1970) is a professional international rugby union referee, from the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Originally a school headmaster, Lawrence took up refereeing in 1994, following in footsteps of his father, Keith Lawrence, who was a former international rugby union referee. Making his first class debut in 1997, Bryce took charge of his first Super rugby match in 2005, controlling a game between the Crusaders and Chiefs. Some of his more notable matches in charge include the 2008 Super 14 semi final between the Waratahs and the Sharks, the final of the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup and 2 test matches involving Australia and South Africa, in the 2008 Tri Nations. Lawrence's refereed his first Tri-nations matches during the 2008 Tri Nations.
Lawrence refereed the first British & Irish Lions test during their 2009 tour of South Africa and was an Assistant Referee in the 2nd test. He refereed the Six Nations France verse England match in 2010. His most recent game was the quarter-final match in the 2011 World Cup between South Africa and Australia. After that match he was heavily criticized for his performance by the media.
References
- ^ "Rugby referees from K to Z".
- "Bryce ready for first Super Rugby match".
- "Rugby World Cup 2011: referee Bryce Lawrence may quit following South Africa and Australia quarter-final".
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