Joy Neville receiving her award from former Australian International George Gregan
LIMERICK'S Joy Neville has been named as the 2017 World Rugby Referee of the year tonight.
Speaking after receiving the award Neville admitted that she was 'delighted' and never thought she would be at 'this level' following her retirement from international rugby after winning the Grand Slam with Ireland in 2013.
Congratulations to Joy Neville who has won the World Rugby Referee of the Year award for 2017! #WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/06Y4szuJWL
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 26, 2017
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