TWO female trailblazers in rugby league have been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
Julia Lee, the first woman to referee men’s matches in the sport, and Tara Jones, the first female full-time official, have been awarded the MBE for services to rugby league.
Both have made impacts beyond the whistle too, with Lee founding the Women iAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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