Matt Cecchin

Matt Cecchin (born 1973) is an Australian former rugby league referee who officiated in the NRL between 2001 and 2021. Cecchin officiated international matches at the 2011 Four Nations and 2017 World Cup, and domestic representative matches in all three games of the 2017 State of Origin series.

Referee career Cecchin began his career by overseeing Metro Cup matches. His first full first grade match was on 14 July 2001, when he officiated a match between the Wests Tigers and North Queensland. He controlled 22 matches between 2001 and 2004.

Cecchin returned to first grade in 2008 and has been in charge of finals matches since 2009.

Personal life Cecchin's father played reserve grade for the Newtown Jets.

Cecchin has revealed having panic attacks before a match. He is a mental health ambassador for rugby league.