Richard Silverwood (born 1976,[2] in Dewsbury,[3] England) is a retired international rugby league referee.

[3] He officiated in the Super League competition as one of the Rugby Football League's Full Time Match Officials until his retirement whilst suspended in July 2016.

[2][4] Silverwood's first professional game was York - Batley Bulldogs on 28 March 1999.

[3] His first Super League game was Halifax - Salford City Reds on 6 May 2001.

[10] He refereed the 2013 Rugby League World Cup final.