Neville first female official at men’s World Cup
Neville refereed the women's World Cup final in 2017Ireland's Joy Neville will be the first female to officiate at a men's rugby World Cup.The former Ireland captain has been named as a television match official for the 2023 tournament, which will place in France from September.Neville refereed the women's World Cup final in 2017, and in 2020 became the first female TMO for a top-level men's Test match.England's Wayne Barnes will officiate at a record fifth straight World Cup.Barnes, who has refereed a record 102 Test matches, returns to the country in which he made his World Cup debut in 2007.Nika Amashukeli, meanwhile, will make history as the first Georgian to officiate at a Rugby World Cup.Neville's fellow TMO Ben Whitehouse, from Wales, will follow in the footsteps of his father Nigel, who was an assistant referee and TMO at the 2003 tournament.A total of 26 match officials - 12…
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Autistic teenager was stuck on general hospital ward for months
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Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears
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Moyes on promise to ‘dad dance’ if Hammers make final
West Ham manager David Moyes jokes about the promise he made to midfielder Lucas Paqueta to dance if the Hammers make it to the European Conference League final.The Hammers host Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their semi-final on Thursday.READ MORE: West Ham peaking at right time - Moyes Source
Injury rules Woods out of 2023 US PGA Championship
Tiger Woods had to withdraw in the third round of the Masters in AprilTiger Woods has been ruled out of the 2023 US PGA Championship as the 15-time major champion continues to recover from an ankle injury.It is the third time in seven years the American, 47, will miss the tournament.Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth will take part, having been a doubt after withdrawing from the AT&T Byron Nelson this week with a wrist injury.The second men's major of the year is being held at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, from 18-21 May.Woods has struggled since a car crash in February 2021 left him with severe leg injuries.He feared his leg would have to be amputated after the accident in Los Angeles, but made a remarkable return 14 months later to make the cut at last year's Masters.Woods played just three competitive events in 2022, though, and…
Harry blames press intrusion for Chelsy break-up
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