Congratulations to Rebecca Mahoney....

[Ian_Cook]

... who has become the first woman to referee a men's elite level rugby match in New Zealand

http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/34649/referee-rebecca-mahoney-set-to-achieve-another-historic-first

 

[beckett50]

Indeed.

Credit also to the NZ Rugby for pushing for this.

 

[L'irlandais]

We need to see more of this.
Alhambra Nievas and Joy Neville are leading the way in the Northern hemisphere.
Joy Neville officiated at Friday's Pro14 game between Ulster and Southern Kings at the Kingspan stadium in Belfast. (February 2018)

She’s been at it again this year

I’m nowhere near reffing a Six Nations game at the moment and I won’t be for another couple of years. I need to keep the head down and prove my place as a referee in the world and earn my stripes. My next goal would to be on the line as an assistant referee for the Six Nations and if that happens, I’ll be a very proud woman.
“If it doesn’t, I’ve enjoyed everything to date and I’ll certainly keep trying.”