Sara Louise Cox [2] MBE is an English rugby union referee and former rugby union footballer. In 2016, she became the world's first professional female rugby union referee, and in 2018 she became the first woman to referee a Premiership Rugby Cup [3] match. On 25 September 2021, she became the first woman to referee a Premiership Rugby Union ...

May 29, 2023 · One of the quiet stars of Devon sport and a pioneer in her trade is Sara Cox, the world’s first professional female referee in rugby union.

Dec 2, 2020 · We caught up with Sara Cox to run through her time as a referee, and get to know her a bit better. With a load of international’s already under her belt, in 2020 she made a breakthrough into the premiership as an assistant referee for the Bath v Wasps game and is making her mark on the sport in both the Men’s and Women’s games.

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World Rugby caught up with the trailblazing Englishwoman after she refereed her 35th test in Ottawa earlier this month. It was not until a tweet appeared from the World Rugby social media team that Sara Cox realised she had made another piece of history.

Feb 6, 2024 · Sara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby referee, has received her MBE medal for services to rugby union. The Princess Royal handed her the royal order at Windsor Castle a day after...

Sep 10, 2024 · Referee Sara Cox is set to achieve a remarkable milestone in her illustrious career as she prepares to officiate her 40th Test match. Cox will reach the milestone at Newport’s Rodney Parade on 20th September when Wales host Australia as part of their preparations for the upcoming WXV 2 competition.

Cox, who in 2016 became England’s first professional female referee, had been advised by her colleagues at the Rugby Football Union to take a moment to acknowledge her achievement as she led out Harlequins and Worcester Warriors last weekend.

Aug 10, 2024 · Joining Barrett-Theron, Sara Cox of England will referee the Wales v Australia match in Newport, six days later. The Egland-born referee has a history of making milestones, becoming rugby’s...

Sep 22, 2021 · When England Rugby’s Sara Cox runs out at the Twickenham Stoop to take charge of Harlequins' home opening match against Worcester Warriors she will be the first woman ever to referee a Premiership rugby fixture.