It was noted, by his peers, that he always had an inkling to be a rugby union referee: “He realised that not only was he the size of a malnourished Fintry teen, but he has absolutely no gas.
The problem was that while he’d spot the gap in front of him, he’d have to hitchhike to get there, and if he bumped into anyone on the way he’d be broken in half.
[6] Sutherland refereed in the inaugural match of the Super 6 where Boroughmuir Bears played Stirling County.
[7] He has been assistant referee in the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Ulster and Harlequins.
He took charge of the Rugby Europe U20 championship match Romania v Netherlands.