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World first dual code rugby union and rugby league International referee. All views are my own.

Joined August 2012
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Dyfarnwr 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @JamesJRef, head of Wales Rugby League’s match officials, is going to visit Ghana to tutor officials and referee some matches. wrl.wales/james-jones-to-tut…
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An amazing opportunity for the community! Big thanks to @JamesJRef for setting this up
🏉🏉Calling all future rugby stars!🏉🏉 Join me and guest coaches for an interactive, fun and exciting rugby camp at Glynneath RFC @glynrfc From current players to absolute beginners all abilities welcome and will thrive from the experience. All welcome! @NPTCouncil
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We could tell you how amazing @CommunityOsprey Sporting Memories is but it’s better you hear it from someone like James. Thank you and best of luck! 🖤
On April 18th I will be climbing Pen Y Fan 8 times in 24 hours. All in memory of my late Pap (MOGO). Feel free to join me or donate below. All proceeds directly to @ospreys in the Community Sporting Memories supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia. justgiving.com/page/james-jo…
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Dyfarnwyr🏉 @JamesJRef has stepped down as a Rugby Football League official to concentrate on developing @SuperLeague and @IntRL match officials in Wales. Mwy: wrl.wales/james-jones-to-con…
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Good to see this man back in the game - good luck James 👍
After a hard tough emotional few months…. JJR finally got back on the field today! An emotional rollercoaster and I can’t give enough gratitude to @RaynerMayers being by my side encouraging me through training and some dark days. @Cilfynydd_RFC v @LLanharanRFC @GarNich17
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MATCH OFFICIALS | SWYDDOGION Y GEMAU🏉 @JamesJRef to take charge of @England_RL v @FFRXIII. @Irelandrl official Fiona McConn to ref the @WalesWomens match v @ITALIA_RLXIII at @crosskeysrfc on Sunday. @ChefRob80 and Chris Williams to assist. MORE / MWY: wrl.wales/match-officials-an…
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🏆CHALLENGE CUP / CWPAN SIALANS Pob lwc / Good luck to @JamesJRef tomorrow as he refs @Betfred @TheChallengeCup #rugbyleague semi-final match between @Saints1890 and @FevRoversRLFC in the @Womens_RL version of the competition. Yn fyw / live on @BBCiPlayer 5pm. #InLeagueTogether
Looking forward to making my BBC Rugby League debut tomorrow! 2022 Womens Challenge Semi Final. St Helens v Featherstone 17:00 ko. @walesrugbyleague @valecar_vanrental instagram.com/p/CcsNYx3tNqM/…
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EXETER WIN THE PENALTY AND THE GREEN MACHINE EXPLODE! 🔥 @ExeterUniRFC #DUREXE
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Referee Appointments are in from @RFLReferees for this weekend, covering: Third Round #ChallengeCup Round 1 #SuperLeague and Round 3 #RLChampionship
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Photos Sun for @Reggae_Warriors. @TheRFL 🏉: @JAMRugbyLeague v @scotlandrl 🌍: 🇯🇲 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏟️: @FevRoversRLFC Reggae Warriors show AMAZING character to claim 30-30 draw. @JamesJRef
🏉MATCH OFFICIALS / SWYDDOGION GEMAU 👏Meanwhile, on another online platform, it's a big thanks to @JamesJRef for taking tonight's #WalesRL online match officials course. Diolch! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿We need them for a big #rugbyleague season in Wales that starts this weekend. #InLeagueTogether
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⌚MATCH OFFICIALS / SWYDDOGION Y GEM @JamesJRef delighted with his @IntRL match officials squad appointment. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Mae James Jones wrth ei fodd ar ôl cael ei ethol i garfan swyddogion y gêm ryngwladol. 👉MORE /MWY: wrl.wales/james-jones-deligh… #InLeagueTogether #rugbyleague #WalesRL
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🏉 INTERVIEW | CYFWELIAD #WalesRL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 head of match officials @JamesJRef talks about refereeing in both codes, being involved at @SuperLeague level and the opportunities for people to become a match official. 📹 A full video is on our Facebook page! #InLeagueTogether
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I am soooo pleased it has taken COVID-19 for the @easportsfifa to rule out surrounding the referee to abuse.... I mean appeal decisions!!!! ...... Great to see the sport back but a recurrent bug bear!!! RESPECT the… instagram.com/p/CBjMZerp3bl/…
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Great to see all our Match Officials led by @JamesJRef kitted out in @VX3apparel for today’s Community International @WalesRugbyL v @LietuvaRl #FutureIsBright 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Our match officials for today all #Born and #Bred Wales great to see our top referee in Wales @JamesJRef leading the batch of match officials Ieuan Griffiths and Wayne Harrison #FutureIsBright
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🏉 REFEREE | The referee for the 17th Welsh Grand Final this Sunday at @Ponty3G @PontypriddRFC will be @RFLReferees official @JamesJRef. He will take charge of @Rhonddaoutlaws v @BlueBullsRL at 3pm on Sunday, the final game in the quadruple header, with the day starting at 11am.
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A great s game of academy rugby between @LondonBroncosRL and Hull, well done to both sets of players and staff, London worthy winners in the end. Good to see our top referee in Wales @WalesRugbyL @JamesJRef helping produce a fast game 👏
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Looking forward to representing @WalesRugbyL tonight as @RlWales take on @ukafrugbyleague great to see our top referee in Wales @JamesJRef in the middle! Good luck to both sets of players and staff 👍
👨‍🎓 STUDENTS | @RlWales Students to take on @ukafrugbyleague in a fundraising match at @Nelsonrfc this Wednesday 31st July. With a 7pm kick-off, @10PAULO's side will field some new players ahead of next year's Four Nations and @RLWC2021. 👉 bit.ly/2K9pgRn
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