Hollie Davidson to Officiate Historic Women's Rugby World Cup Final: A Milestone in Rugby History

Scotland's Hollie Davidson is set to referee the Women's Rugby World Cup final between England and Canada, marking a historic moment in rugby.

Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final between England and Canada will be officiated by Scotland's Hollie Davidson, marking her second time refereeing a World Cup final. Davidson, who previously refereed the 2021 final where New Zealand triumphed over England, is only the second person to referee two World Cup finals, following South Africa's Andre Watson.

Davidson expressed her excitement, stating, "To do it once was unbelievable, but to be doing it again a second time in what has been the biggest Women's Rugby World Cup is very special. We have seen what this tournament has been able to do in terms of inspiring and engaging. To be a part of that on Saturday will be so special."

She emphasized the importance of focus and enjoyment during the match, saying, "You never know when these games will come around again, so what I've learned across my career is to be very focused but enjoy the moment. That's when I referee my best, is when I'm present. I don't take the job lightly and I want to go out and do my job to the best of my ability."

Joining Davidson on the field will be South Africa's Aimee Barrett-Theron and Italy's Clara Munarini as assistant referees, with Ireland's Leo Colgan as the television match official and Italy's Matteo Liperini as the foul play review officer.

World Rugby women's high-performance referee manager Alhambra Nievas praised Davidson, stating, "Rugby World Cups are the pinnacle in our sport and to referee two finals is an outstanding achievement that should not be underestimated. Hollie is a top referee, a trailblazer and a role model, setting a standard to which the match officials' group aspires to. I hope that all those selected cherish what will be a very special finals day."

This final not only highlights the growing prominence of women's rugby but also celebrates the achievements of referees like Davidson, who continue to break barriers and set new standards in the sport.

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