Legoete honoured as top Lions referee
2017-11-24 12:50
Johannesburg - Pro Legoete was crowned as the Golden Lions Rugby Union’s top referee at a gala function in Midrand on Thursday evening.
Legoete has walked away with the coveted prize since 2003 with the exception of one year and has been the top referee in Lions country.
The 41-year-old has 20 Tests caps under his belt.
Ashleigh Murray was crowned as the top female referee as well as the most promising in the union. She is on her way to the Cape Town Sevens in December.
“These two were up against some stern competition from exciting young referees within the union and the manager of referees, Theuns Naude, and his committee are to be commended for their sterling work,” the GLRU said via a press statement.
GLRU referee awards winners:
Top male referee: Pro Legoete
Top female referee: Ashleigh Murray
Pirates Referee: Eduan Nel
Grade 1 Referee: Charles Miller
Grade 2 Referee: Reghardt O’Neill
Grade 3 Referee: Mothusi Shuping
Chairmans’ Award: Ben Letlole
Most Promising Referee: Ashleigh Murray
Coach/Performance Referee: Pierre Oelofse
Club of the Year: Pirates
Most Valuable Contribution: Michiel Koekemoer
Francois Smit trophy: Hermanus Kuin
Highest Exam Mark: Ronald Louw