World Rugby Referee Award
| World Rugby Referee Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Distinguished long-term service to the game and refereeing |
| Date | 2001 |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| First award | 2001 |
| Currently held by | David McHugh (2023) |
The World Rugby Referee Award (previously called IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service) honours referees with a distinguished long-term service to the game and refereeing.