Mr. Maaijen is a highly regarded match official within Netherlands organization. He has been a member of their Elite Panel of Referees since the 2018/2019 season, consistently officiating at the highest level of domestic rugby in the Netherlands. Most recently, he was appointed as the referee for the 2024/2025 Dutch Premiership Final, demonstrating the trust and recognition he has earned through performance and professionalism. Over the past 6 years Mr. Koen have refereed games in England, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, Italy, New Zealand, Fiji.
Mr. Koen’s credentials:
• Full Name: Koen Willem Maaijen
• World Rugby Accreditation: World Rugby Level 2 Match Official, World Rugby Coach of Match official Level 1.
• Fitness Results: Most recent test was the Bronco Test, 5:11
• Status: Active elite panel referee and Coach of match official within Rugby Nederland
Netherlands in World Ranking as of 30th July 2025 is at 26th Place (in 15 a side)
