Men's int'l rugby refereed by all-female line-up of officials
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Rugby becomes increasingly progressive in its inclusion of women in important positions.
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Hollie Davidson, Scottish referee.
The men's international between Italy and Portugal on Saturday saw an all-female line-up of officials referee the game.
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson was assisted on the pitch by England's Sara Cox and Aurelie Groizeleau of France.
British television match official Claire Hodnett served for Italy's 38-31 win in Lisbon which was shown live on Portuguese television.
As well as being the first men's rugby Test officiated entirely by women, it was also the first time a woman referee had taken charge of a side, Italy, figuring in the Six Nations.
In 2017, Davidson became the first woman to be a professional full-time rugby referee appointed by the Scottish federation.
Up to Saturday, she had refereed games in the United Rugby Championship and Challenge Cup.
