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.



