About Lloyd Linton
Born 1988. Lloyd Linton is a rugby union player.
Lloyd Linton (born 1 July 1988) is a professional rugby union referee who represented the Scottish Rugby Union. He has since moved to Germany to continue his medical career.
Rugby union career
Playing career
Amateur career
He played rugby union for Instonians, the Royal Belfast Academical Institution's Former Pupils club.
Referee career
Professional career
Linton refereed his first Pro12 match in April 2013; a match between Cardiff Blues and Zebre.
He was offered a contract by the Scottish Rugby Union in 2014.
He has also been Assistant Referee in the European Rugby Champions Cup; refereed in the European Rugby Challenge Cup and also in South Africa
Outside of rugby
Linton is also a qualified doctor. He moved to Germany to continue his medical career; but as rugby union is a growing sport there, opportunities are there to continue refereeing.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lloyd Linton?
Northern Irish rugby union referee
When was Lloyd Linton born?
Lloyd Linton was born on 1 July 1988 in Belfast.
What is Lloyd Linton's occupation?
Lloyd Linton is a rugby union player.
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