Robin Whitfield

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Robin Whitfield (26 November 1943 – 20 July 2025) was an English rugby league player and referee.

Biography

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Whitfield was born in Widnes, Cheshire 26 November 1943.[1] He began playing as a goal-kicker for Widnes, turning to refereeing due to a poor disciplinary record.[2] Throughout his career, he refereed over 200 games, both internationally and domestically.[3]

Whitfield died after suffering from Alzheimer's disease on 20 July 2025, at the age of 81.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ igoo (23 July 2025). "IN MEMORY: ROBIN WHITFIELD". Widnes Vikings. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  2. ^ Riviere, Richard de la. "Rugby League Heroes: Robin Whitfield – Total Rugby League". Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  3. ^ Dollin, Shawn. "Robin Whitfield - Referee Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Tributes to distinguished rugby league referee Robin Whitfield". Runcorn and Widnes World. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  5. ^ "The RFL pays tribute to Robin Whitfield". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
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