Trailblazing female referee Stephanie Frappart had to be escorted to safety by police at the Greek Cup final

Trailblazing female referee Stephanie Frappart had to be escorted to safety by police at the Greek Cup final on Saturday, as tensions boiled over in the fixture in the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos between Panathinaikos and Aris. Due to problems associated with hooliganism in Greece, no fans were present in the stadium during the game, but the conflict with Frappart …

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Stephanie Frappart Becomes First Woman To Referee An International Men’s Match At Wembley

History will be made at Wembley this Friday as French official Stephanie Frappart will referee for England’s men’s upcoming friendly clash against Australia. This will mark the first time in history that a female referee will officiate a men’s international match at Wembley Stadium. Breaking: Stephanie Frappart will become the first female match official to take charge of a men's …

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10 Things You Should Know About Joy Neville

Four Irish officials have recently been named as match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2023, with Joy Neville making history by being named the first female official at a men’s Rugby World Cup. While Neville continues to trend social media following the World Rugby announcement, she’s received numerous applaudable achievements throughout her career. From player to referee, Neville has …

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Irish Referee Joy Neville Makes Rugby World Cup History

World Rugby has confirmed the team of match officials who have been selected for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year. Four Irish officials have been named as match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2023, with Joy Neville making history by being named the first female official at a men’s Rugby World Cup. Neville is one …

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Rage Against Ref Leads To Strike

More than 50 local GAA fixtures for the weekend have been cancelled due to an anonymous handwritten letter being sent to a referee in Kilkenny, threatening him and his family. The letter was sent to a referee in charge of an under-17 minor hurling game between Erins Own and Thomastown. The handwritten, anonymous letter, described lurid accusations around match decisions …

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