David McHugh (born 21 December 1955) is an international Rugby Union Test referee. Born in Limerick, Ireland, McHugh has refereed matches at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups, as well as refereeing the finals of the 1996 and 2001 Heineken Cup. He officiated at his first international game was in 1994.
McHugh hit the headlines in August 2002 when he was assaulted by South African fan Pieter Van Zyl during the Tri Nations match between South Africa and New Zealand in Durban. McHugh was left with a dislocated shoulder. Van Zyl was later charged with assault.
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