On Friday 27 Jan around 200 women from all over England, including several from NLD, were invited to a coaching and refereeing course at Welford Road. Attendees shared experiences, learned more about the opportunities available and even got the chance to network with Red Roses Sarah Hunter and Shaunagh Brown. As broadcaster and journalist Stella Mills commented in an Instagram reel, the future is bright!

NLD Refs is proud to have a Young Match Official/Diversity and Inclusion Officer and part of her role is working with new Female Match Officials to ensure they get the best possible development and enjoyment from their membership. If you’re interested in refereeing click on our Join Us page for more information.