Sara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating. Cox became centrally contracted by the RFU in 2016 and has officiated at the last five ...
The world’s first professional female referee first appeared at the 2010 World Cup as an assistant referee, going on to appear in the 2014, 2017, 2021 and 2025 editions. Her commitment to the game has ...