WATCH: Limerick's Joy Neville wins World Rugby Referee of the Year

Published 26th Nov 2017, 21:40 GMT

Updated 26th Nov 2017, 22:10 GMT

Joy Neville receiving her award from former Australian International George Gregan

placeholder image — 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.

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WATCH: Limerick's Joy Neville wins World Rugby Referee of the Year

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