Rugby

Ireland’s Joy Neville to make history as first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup

Neville one of four Irish officials to travel to France with Andrew Brace named on referee panel

Ireland's Joy Neville will make rugby union history in France later this year when she becomes the first woman to officiate at a men's World Cup. Photograph: Marlie Packer/PA Wire
Ireland's Joy Neville will make rugby union history in France later this year when she becomes the first woman to officiate at a men's World Cup. Photograph: Marlie Packer/PA Wire
Gerry Thornley
Wed May 10 2023 - 19:58 • 2 MIN READ

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