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Alain Rolland

First Test match refereed

Wales v Romania
Cardiff
19 Sept 2001

Occupation

Mortgage Broker

Biography

Refereeing for 4 years. As a player, 3 tests for Ireland, 40 appearances for Leinster and my club was Blackrock College. 35 years of age, married to Liz,with 2 kids Mark and Clodagh living in Dublin.

Favourite moment as a referee

My first Six Nations in Murrayfield when Scotland played France

Most embarrassing moment as a referee

Finding myself at the bottom of a ruck

Favourite rugby player

Colin Patterson

Other hobbies/interests

I love to Scuba Dive as often as I can when I am away.

Tips

As an ex-player it is a great way to stay involved in the game. The younger you can start the better - you don't have to pick up an injury to take it up.