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 CrickeBilly 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