Kiwi Walsh to ref first Croker rugby match

NEW ZEALANDER Steve Walsh will referee the first rugby Test match to be played at Croke Park.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2006 - 00:00

Ireland’s temporary home while Lansdowne Road is redeveloped hosts 2007 Six Nations games against France on February 11 and England just under a fortnight later.

Walsh has been appointed to the France Test, while Frenchman Joel Jutge takes charge of England’s visit.

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