David Changleng (born 25 April 1970) is a Scottish rugby union referee. He is the identical twin brother of fellow referee Malcolm Changleng.

David Changleng
Date of birth (1970-04-25) 25 April 1970 (age 54)
Notable relative(s)Malcolm Changleng, brother
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Gala ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Scotland U21 1
Refereeing career
Years Competition Apps
2005 Heineken Cup
Pro12
2002 Euro Challenge Cup
Scottish Premiership
Borders 7's

Rugby Union career

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Playing career

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Amateur career

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Changleng began his rugby career as a player with Gala RFC, playing at fly-half in a team that included Gregor Townsend and Chris Paterson.

International career

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Early in his playing career, he also won one cap for the Scotland Under-21s.

Referee career

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After retiring as a player, Changleng took up refereeing in 1997. He became a regular referee in the Scottish Premiership and on the Borders Sevens Circuit.

He refereed his first European game on 12 January 2002, when he officiated Montauban's 40–9 win over Rovigo in the pool stage of the 2001–02 European Challenge Cup.[1]

He took charge of his first Heineken Cup match three years later for the Leicester Tigers' 37–6 win over Calvisano in the pool stage of the 2004–05 tournament.[2]

Changleng has also been a regular referee in the Celtic League since its establishment in 2001–02.

Teaching career

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After retiring as a player, Changleng became a PE teacher at Peebles High School.

References

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  1. ^ "Montauban 40-9 Rugby Rovigo". ercrugby.com. European Rugby Cup. 12 January 2002. Retrieved 21 June 2009. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Leicester Tigers V Rugby Calvisano". ercrugby.com. European Rugby Cup. 23 October 2004. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2009.