REFEREE Richard Silverwood was one of rugby league's longest-serving officials by the time he retired back in 2016.
Becoming Super League's youngest referee when he took charge of a game between Salford and Halifax in 2001 at the age of 24, Silverwood went on to become a mainstay in the top flight, officiating more than 400 Super League games duWhat they do now: Ex-Super League referee Richard Silverwood
REFEREE Richard Silverwood was one of rugby league's longest-serving officials by the time he retired back in 2016.
Becoming Super League's youngest referee when he took charge of a game between Salford and Halifax in 2001 at the age of 24, Silverwood went on to become a mainstay in the top flight, officiating more than 400 Super League games du
