Will she be able to keep up with the men’s game? While I couldn’t say much, I’ve got quite a strong look.”Scottish referee Hollie Davidson in action during a friendly between Portugal and Italy at Restelo Stadium in Lisbon. “Then he said: ‘You will be refereeing in the men’s Six Nations.’ An absolute wave of relief turned to excitement. Hollie Davidson signals for a penalty to England during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final match between Canada and England at Allianz Stadium in 2025 in London. She hopes to be selected as a referee at the men’s World Cup next year and has an “insane” dream – to take charge of a men’s World Cup final.

Source: The Irish Times February 10, 2026 21:31 UTC