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Georges Domercq
Georges Domercq
Born	19 April 1931; Bellocq, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. France
Occupation	International Rugby Referee
Years active	1967-1980
Honours	Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur

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Georges Domercq[edit]

Georges Domercq is born in Bellocq (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) on April, 19th, 1931.

He is a former French International Rugby referee, as well as a politician.

1- Refereeing career[edit]

Georges Domercq is one of the most famous referees in the world, having officiated in more than 30 international matches over his career, including 4 matches of the then 5 Nations Championship (now 6 Nations Championship).

He started his refereeing career after playing for several years in a small club of the French Basque Country, UARP (Union Athlétique du Rugby de Puyoô).

He refereed the French Championship Final in 1972, Béziers-Brive, in Lyon Gerland stadium.

His international career begins in 1967 in Ireland, invited by the Wolfhounds.

He was the first Frenchman to be invited to referee test matches.