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Rugby Ref, previously @NMRefs now @Official_LSRFUR and @RFU_Refs. Instagram: MelTheReferee

London
Joined June 2020
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Melissa Wright retweeted
🏆 The Women's Championship is a few days away! To get to know the teams, we've picked 8 players who you should look out for this season 👀 #WREC26 rugbyeurope.eu/news/one-s-to…
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Melissa Wright retweeted
Rugby Africa appoints Dr. Adisha Bholah as Women’s Rugby Manager and Wassim Saadallah as Management Assistant, strengthening women’s rugby development and organisational capacity across the continent. Read more: rugbyafrique.com/rugby-afric…
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Melissa Wright retweeted
You can read more on the Women's Rugby website ⬇️ women.rugby/en?_gl=1*13onwpc…
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World Rugby are incredibly excited to relaunch our Women in Rugby Careers Program, an initiative designed to build out a clear career pathway for women who want to work in rugby 🏉 Make sure to follow the link below to sign up now to begin your journey in rugby 👇 🔗 - surveymonkey.com/r/wircareer…
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The bar has been raised 📈 A Women's Rugby World Cup Record attendance. Thank you, Sunderland #RWC2025 | #ENGvUSA
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Our Associates selected for the National League Match Official Team🌹🗞️ King of the Bronco👑- Andy Shaw Former Harlequin🃏- Rebecca Piddlesden They join the NLMOT for the 25/26 season as Rebecca becomes the 6th woman selected as a NLMOT referee🙌 Well done both and good luck💪
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Next stop: LA ✈️ The final 8⃣ are confirmed 🔥 #7sChallengerSeries @WorldRugby
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Whilst we have a small break in play, a massive shout out to our referees. No referee - no game! Been great today. Interested in picking up a whistle? Check out @RFU_Refs. #bepartoftheteam #SchoolsCup @ContiTyres
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Madagascar's first try of the second half. Apart from being a great try, the commentary is amazing.., youtu.be/6umutP8j9r0?t=4073
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Pleasure to referee yesterday's England v Wales Women's U20 fixture with an excellent team of five #womensrugby #rugby #ENGvWAL
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A true trailblazer takes charge of a test match for the final time today Thank you Joy Neville 👏
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A remarkable journey 🌹 The new documentary 𝐴𝑏𝑏𝑖𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑑: 𝐴 𝐵𝑢𝑚𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 chronicles @AbbieWard93's journey back to rugby as she balances motherhood with professional sport, available on RugbyPass TV from Friday 12 April 🙌

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Massive league deciding fixture - so glad to see it taking place on the big stage at Selhurst Park! #womenssport #womensfootball
Back at Selhurst 🔜 Secure your seat online now ⤵️ #CPFC

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Fantastic tournament, delighted to have been part of the referee team for the Cup final. #rugby #rugbyref
🏆 Sedbergh National Tens Champions 🏆 🤎 What an occasion and what a way for many of these pupils to finish their SSFC career There will be more Tens content to come ... once we've got our breath back 😮‍💨
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Melissa Wright retweeted
We're looking for the next generation of female leaders in the world of rugby 🏉 Find out how you can apply here: 👇 @Capgemini | #WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadership

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Superb initiative to identify and empower the next female leaders in the sport - applications open now! #womeninrugby #womeninsport
Unearthing the next generation is underway... To maximise opportunities for trailblazers of the future in the countdown to #RWC2025, World Rugby and @Capgemini are keen to identify 25 leaders for 2025. Applications are open! 🙌 #WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadership

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Great game! #rugby #rugbyreferee
Well I’ve been part of a team of four officials at Rugby games quite a few times, but usually as 4th official. Today AR at @SaintsRugby v @NewcastleFalcon academy game. Well done to @MelTheReferee Dom and Emma for keeping the average age low! #norefnogame
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What a legend!
⚽️ Rebecca Welch made history today, becoming the first woman to referee a match in England’s top division. Congratulations, Rebecca!
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