{"id":23570,"date":"2025-12-18T17:03:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/hollie-davidson-scotland-official-to-be-first-woman-to-referee-in-mens-six-nations\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:03:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:03:31","slug":"hollie-davidson-scotland-official-to-be-first-woman-to-referee-in-mens-six-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/hollie-davidson-scotland-official-to-be-first-woman-to-referee-in-mens-six-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollie Davidson: Scotland official to be first woman to referee in men’s Six Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Scotland’s Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy on 14 February.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 33-year-old is no stranger to landmark achievements, having become Scottish Rugby’s first full-time female referee in 2017 and the first woman to referee a New Zealand Test in November, when they beat Wales 52-26 in Cardiff.<\/p>\n

Davidson has officiated two Women’s World Cup finals, as well as the 2025 European Challenge Cup final between Bath and Lyon.<\/p>\n

As well as taking charge of the Ireland v Italy clash, she will also be one of the assistant referees for the final match of the 2026 Six Nations when France host England in Paris on 14 March.<\/p>\n

Davidson said: “Refereeing in the Guinness Six Nations is a massive honour and a match I’m really looking forward to.<\/p>\n

“The last year has been very memorable and I’m focused on continuing to perform well. <\/p>\n

“To be the first woman to referee in the tournament is obviously a proud moment and an achievement I’ll properly be able to reflect on in years to come.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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