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

The 39-year-old has been included among seven television match officials for the tournament.
HISTORY: Joy Neville will make history as she will become the first woman to officiate at a men's World Cup

HISTORY: Joy Neville will make history as she will become the first woman to officiate at a men's World Cup

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.

The Irish referee has been included among seven television match officials for the tournament.

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