Bill Harrigan

Bill Harrigan is widely acknowledged as one of Australia’s finest sporting officials.
From growing up in Sydney's western suburbs to dealing with hardened criminals and life threatening situations as an elite police officer with the NSW tactical response group and the special weapons and operations squad, Bill has had experiences on both sides of the fence with difficult situations under pressure. With a profile equal to that of the major players, Bill Harrigan refereed 393 First Grade Rugby League games, 21 State of Origins, 25 Test Matches and 10 Grand Finals. He has played an integral part in many of the most spectacular matches in Rugby League history.

It was quoted in the Australian publication 'Rugby League Week' that the four most prominent names in rugby league at the time were Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Gorden Tallis and Bill Harrigan.

A two time winner of Australia’s prestigious ‘Official of the Year” Sports Award and more recently, a best selling author with his autobiography ‘HARRIGAN’, Bill Harrigan is now regarded as one of Australia’s leading motivational speakers.

Upon retiring from his high profile refereeing role, Bill Harrigan spent twelve months in a ground breaking move with the Sydney City Roosters as their consultant and is still one of the games best rules advisors.

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