Female referee Sara Cox to make history in the Premiership Rugby Cup

Cox will take charge of the Wasps vs. Northampton clash on Sunday

In March 2016 Sara Cox became the first professional female rugby referee
In March 2016 Sara Cox became the first professional female rugby referee
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Sara Cox is set to make history on Sunday when she referees the Premiership Rugby Cup fixture between Wasps and Northampton.

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