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The most handsome referee in sport retired and people are in mourning

He was nicknamed ‘The Dreamboat’ for a reason.

THE WORLD OF sport was in shock today with the news that one of its most handsome referees has gone into retirement.

Steve Walsh, the rugby referee from New Zealand, is widely known as ‘Dreamboat’ – due to his chiseled features and always-impeccable hair.

Once the news got out, people were inconsolable

He was loved by many (but not often for his actions on the pitch)

Rugby Union - QBE International 2014 - England v South Africa - Twickenham Source: David Davies

Seriously, many a fan couldn’t deal with there being no more Steve on TV any more

He had a reputation for checking himself out on the big screen during matches – how is that going to be replaced?

“Dreamy dispenser of justice” is the perfect term

And the brilliant Twitter account dedicated to his hair had the final say

Full-time dreamboat, you say? The real Steve Walsh would love that job.

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