Irish referee Joy Neville 'extremely honoured' to make rugby history in November

Despite creating history, Neville is taking it all in her stride
Irish referee Joy Neville 'extremely honoured' to make rugby history in November

Joy Neville was the assistant referee for last weekend's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final match between Leinster and Saracens. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Joy Neville is to create history in November as she will be the television match official for a men's game in the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup.

The trailblazing Limerick whistler will take on the duties of the TMO for the clash of Wales and Georgia on November 21.

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