Billy Thompson MBE: A legendary referee with tales to tell

Public reaction to the death at 87 of Billy Thompson suggests he was just as good at talking about being a Rugby League referee as he was at taking control of matches. A fine 18-year top-level career in the middle featured 17 internationals, including the 1977 World Cup final, in which Australia edged out Great Britain 13-12 at the Sydney Cricke

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