The Ref's Call av Owen Doyle

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<P>''A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority'' <I>Keith Wood</I><br><br>''Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field'' <I>Nigel Owens</I><br><br>''Owen Doyle was a highly respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great humour'' <I>Will Carling</I><br><br><I>With a foreword by Donal Lenihan.<br><br></I>Owen Doyle is an <I>Irish Times </I>columnist and former Irish rugby Test match referee. Here in his frank, revealing and often humorous memoir, <I>The Ref''s Call</I>, he gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the high-pressured world of international rugby.<br><br>From the processes involved in becoming a referee, to officiating in the Five Nations, touring Internationals and a World Cup, Doyle takes us through the most memorable matches of his career and how, following his