Joy Neville made history tonight as the first woman to referee a professional European game
Referee Joy Neville gestures during the European Challenge Cup match between Union Bordeaux Begles and Ensei-STM this evening
She officiated as Bordeaux Begles beat Enisey 36-27 to move above the Dragons into second place in Pool One of the Challenge Cup, seven points behind the Newcastle Falcons who maintained their perfect record with a 27-25 victory at Rodney Parade.
In November she was named referee of the year at the World Rugby Awards in Monte Carlo.
The Limerick woman earned 70 caps over an 11-year career with Ireland.
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