Who is rugby referee Hollie Davidson?

WALES take on New Zealand at the Principality in their penultimate clash this Autumn.
The All Blacks were aiming for a Grand Slam of victories over the home nations during the Autumn Nations Series, but England’s 33-19 win denied them last weekend.
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Hollie Davidson is in charge of Wales vs New ZealandCredit: PA
They travel across the border to take on an out-of-form Wales side in the last game of their tour.
For Louis Rees-Zammit & Co, the clash is a tough ask, but a victory over Japan last weekend ensured that they would enter the World Cup draw in Band 2.
Wales will face one more test against South Africa next weekend, but their attention at current is on Beauden Barrett & Co.
SunSport can reveal everything to know about the referee for the clash Hollie Davidson!
Who is referee Hollie Davidson?
Hollie Davidson is a rugby union referee, who was born in Scotland.
The Scottish official is currently contracted to the Scottish Rugby Union.
The 33-year-old was a scrum half during her days as a player, but turned to refereeing in 2015.
During England vs Wales in the 2024 Six Nations, she was the first female assistant referee in the tournament.
Davidson made history at the Principality at the end of the 2024/25 rugby club season, becoming the first female official to take charge of the Challenge Cup final.
Her first match in the men’s 15s game came during a clash between Italy and Portugal, in which she was part of an all-female set of officials.
The Scot has been making history ever since, and in 2024, she became the first female to referee a South African game when they faced Portugal.
She has overseen two Women’s Rugby World Cup finals, and Wales vs New Zealand will be the first time she has taken charge of an All Blacks game.




