Rugby Referee – the glamour career?

Female assistant referees were a prominent feature of the 2012 National Sevens Rugby tournament in Queenstown.

“The IRB is committed to the growth and development of Women’s Rugby worldwide through our strategic plan and there are now more women and girls participating in the sport than ever before”
[IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset]

Women’s rise in the ranks of rugby has been swift and it’s a good thing.

New Zealand's most experienced female referee, Nicky Inwood

Beauty and the ... assistant referee ...

At home on the rugby field

Jessica Beard