Mark Lawrence
South African rugby union referee
About Mark Lawrence
Born 1965. Mark Lawrence is a South African rugby union match official.
Mark Lawrence (born 16 June 1965, Standerton) is an international rugby union referee from South Africa. He refereed his first international test match, in 2000, and was chosen to officiate at both the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2007 Rugby World Cup acting as a touch judge and a TMO in both competitions. He refereed the 2007 Currie Cup Final between the Free State Cheetahs and the Golden Lions. He also refereed the 2008 Super 14 Final between the Crusaders and the Waratahs.
In September 2011, he announced his retirement from test rugby to concentrate on coaching emerging referees.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mark Lawrence?
South African rugby union referee
When was Mark Lawrence born?
Mark Lawrence was born on 16 June 1965 in Standerton.
What is Mark Lawrence's occupation?
Mark Lawrence is a rugby union match official.
What nationality is Mark Lawrence?
Mark Lawrence is South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Lawrence (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Lawrence. https://biography.guide/mark-lawrence-rugby-union-match-official/
MLA: "Mark Lawrence." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-lawrence-rugby-union-match-official/.
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