From Professional NRL Player to Elite NRL Referee with Henry Perenara

Send us Fan MailHenry Perenara played over 70 matches in the NRL at club level and also represented New Zealand internationally. Following his playing career, he transitioned into officiating, making his first-grade refereeing debut in 2011. He went on to officiate more than 200 matches, including international fixtures such as the Four Nations and the Rugby League World Cup. 01:10 - Henry Perenara Journey into Rugby League05:10 – Hardest Part Transitioning Form a Player to Referee11:00 – Man Management of Players and the Media13:10 – What Was Expected of a Referee Regarding Player Welfare16:10 – Difficulty of Making Split Second Decisions 20:00 – Transitioning from Two Referee’s to One in Covid-1925:50 – Impact and Toll of Covid-19 Season 32:15 – Differences Between Refereeing Club vs World Cup37:05 – How Does the Bunker Work40:36 – Favourite Moments as a Player and Referee 42:45 – Henry’s Heart Condition and Where to Find Him Henry Perenara https://www.smartmove.com.au/our-team/henry-perenara/ Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]