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This week John Wright is celebrating refereeing his 200th Premier Game when he officiates the Papakura vs Patumahoe fixture. He made his debut in 1998 so this is also his 20th year refereeing Premier Rugby. Below are some of his achievements since then. All the best for Saturday John.

McNamara Cup Premier Finals 2016,2017.
TMO Ranfurly Shield games and TMO Junior World Cup.
Northern A vs Southern A Regional Sec Schools Final 2006 Eden Park.
International Oceania Cup - Niue vs Cook Islands and Niue vs Tahiti 2006.
Counties Steeler’s vs Toyota (Japan) , Steeler’s vs King Country 2004.
Counties Steeler’s vs Northland, Steeler’s vs Fiji Invitation 2003.
Women’s NPC Final 2001 Eden Park.
Junior World Cup AR 2000.

"I enjoy refereeing junior rugby with morning games as well because they just want to run the ball and it keeps your passion in Rugby"