NRL's first female referee Belinda Sharpe hopes to inspire future generations

Sharpe will take control of Broncos-Bulldogs game‘An historic moment for the game,’ says Todd GreenbergBelinda Sharpe is hoping her historic appointment will inspire a generation of female referees to follow her example and officiate NRL games in the future. Sharpe will become the first woman to referee an NRL game when she debuts as the pocket referee in Thursday’s match between Brisbane and Canterbury.“There are a number of female referees right across the country now, particularly at the grassroots level,” Sharpe said. “[It is] fantastic to see, and hopefully they can see that they can make a full-time career out of this and they can get to this point and referee a first-grade game. I hope it inspires other people to be involved in the game.” Related: 'Step in the right direction': Broncos match to make history with female referee Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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