NRL to make history with first female referees in Round 26

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The NRL is set to make history by using female referees for the first time ever in the last round of the regular season.

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Wide World of Sports' The Mole reports either Kasey Badger, the wife of NRL whistleblower Gavin, or Belinda Sleeman will take authority in the Tigers-Warriors game at Leichhardt Oval caps off the end of Round 26.

Both women have been officiating as sideline referees in first grade this season.

If handed the higher duties, they will be used as pocket referees in a major step for women in sport.

 

 

Staff Writer