Steve Ganson

Steve Ganson (born 4 January 1970 in St. Helens, Lancashire, England) is a former rugby leaguereferee, and former Head of Match Officials and Technical Director with the English Rugby Football League. He is the second professional referee from the town as Premier League referee Chris Foy also hails from St Helens. On 12 April 2013, Ganson retired his role as referee to take up the role of Match Officials Coach and Technical Director.

His son, Josh Ganson has followed in his footsteps by playing for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.