Career
He is currently one of the Full Time Match Officials" coaches. Smith officiated in the Super League competition. His first pro game was Blackpool v Bramley in 1998.
His first Super League game was London Broncos v Salford on 7 August 1999.
Super League
In 2008, Ian Smith famously sent off Gareth Hock for manhandling him. Hock was suspended 5 matches and missed the rest of 2008"s Super League XIII season.
Company-operative Championship
He was Company-operative Championship"s referee of the year in 1999 & 2000. Ian Smith was the video referee for England VS France on 24 October 2009 in the 4 Nations.
He is the video referee for Scotland VS Lebanon on 1 November 2009 in the Rugby League European Cup.
He is the video referee for France VS Australia on 7 November 2009 in the 4 Nations.