Tara Jones a history-maker as both player and referee

TARA JONES made history yesterday (Sunday) by becoming the first woman to referee a full senior professional game in the northern hemisphere. The 27-year-old took charge of the League One fixture between Oldham and Cornwall at Boundary Park. Jones, who combines refereeing with playing for St Helens and England, has recorded a number of firsts

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