To mark International Women's Day 2021, this episode talks to Julia Lee, one of the true pioneers of British rugby league. Julia was the first women ever to referee a men's professional rugby match of any code anywhere in the world. She's also been a trailblazer in the administration of the sport, has had a play - Ref! - written about her career, and is now collecting the memories of women who have been involved in the game since the 1970s.
Julia reflects on the obstacles she faced in the game and the challenges that women still face in the quest for equality not just in rugby league but also in sport and society in general.
You can find Julia’s smart gallery of women’s memories of playing, watching and administering rugby here at her Women and Rugby League! website and here is the website for her business CommonSense Initiative.
