Melissa Wright

Rugby Ref, previously @NMRefs now @Official_LSRFUR and @RFU_Refs.
Instagram: MelTheReferee

[Rugby Europe @rugby_europe]

🏆 The Women's Championship is a few days away! To get to know the teams, we've picked 8 players who you should look out for this season 👀
#WREC26

https://t.co/M2sm5HeXyB

[Rugby Africa @RugbyAfrique]

Rugby Africa appoints Dr. Adisha Bholah as Women’s Rugby Manager and Wassim Saadallah as Management Assistant, strengthening women’s rugby development and organisational capacity across the continent.

Read more: https://t.co/kIA3PYUMgI

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

You can read more on the Women's Rugby website ⬇️ https://t.co/mQLd5VbbNG

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

World Rugby are incredibly excited to relaunch our Women in Rugby Careers Program, an initiative designed to build out a clear career pathway for women who want to work in rugby 🏉

Make sure to follow the link below to sign up now to begin your journey in rugby 👇

🔗 - https://t.co/1qDb7tiauN

[Rugby World Cup @rugbyworldcup]

The bar has been raised 📈

A Women's Rugby World Cup Record attendance. Thank you, Sunderland

#RWC2025 | #ENGvUSA

[England Rugby Match Officials @RFU_Refs]

Our Associates selected for the National League Match Official Team🌹🗞️

King of the Bronco👑- Andy Shaw
Former Harlequin🃏- Rebecca Piddlesden

They join the NLMOT for the 25/26 season as Rebecca becomes the 6th woman selected as a NLMOT referee🙌

Well done both and good luck💪

[Michael Patz @Michael_RFURef]

World Rugby announces Emirates Match Official panel selected for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England Shared via https://t.co/3xQiFUKoku

[HSBC SVNS @SVNSSeries]

Next stop: LA ✈️

The final 8⃣ are confirmed 🔥

#7sChallengerSeries @WorldRugby

[World Rugby Media @worldrugbymedia]

World Rugby confirms @Ticketmaster as Official Ticketing Service Provider for Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 (men) & 2029 (women).

Confirmation follows record ticket sales for an era-defining Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025

https://t.co/SqfFv90JPr

[England Rugby Schools @EngRugbySchools]

Whilst we have a small break in play, a massive shout out to our referees. No referee - no game! Been great today.

Interested in picking up a whistle? Check out @RFU_Refs.

#bepartoftheteam #SchoolsCup @ContiTyres

[Scrumqueens - Women’s Rugby @ScrumQueens]

Madagascar's first try of the second half. Apart from being a great try, the commentary is amazing..,
https://t.co/NodzmMX1tJ

[Melissa Wright @MelTheReferee]

Pleasure to referee yesterday's England v Wales Women's U20 fixture with an excellent team of five #womensrugby #rugby #ENGvWAL

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

A true trailblazer takes charge of a test match for the final time today

Thank you Joy Neville 👏

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

A remarkable journey 🌹

The new documentary 𝐴𝑏𝑏𝑖𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑑: 𝐴 𝐵𝑢𝑚𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 chronicles @AbbieWard93's journey back to rugby as she balances motherhood with professional sport, available on RugbyPass TV from Friday 12 April 🙌

[Melissa Wright @MelTheReferee]

Massive league deciding fixture - so glad to see it taking place on the big stage at Selhurst Park! #womenssport #womensfootball

[Crystal Palace F.C. Women @cpfc_w]

Back at Selhurst 🔜

Secure your seat online now ⤵️

#CPFC

[Melissa Wright @MelTheReferee]

Fantastic tournament, delighted to have been part of the referee team for the Cup final. #rugby #rugbyref

[Sedbergh School @SedberghSchool]

🏆 Sedbergh National Tens Champions 🏆

🤎 What an occasion and what a way for many of these pupils to finish their SSFC career

There will be more Tens content to come ... once we've got our breath back 😮‍💨

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

We're looking for the next generation of female leaders in the world of rugby 🏉

Find out how you can apply here: 👇

@Capgemini | #WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadershiWe're looking for the next generation of female leaders in the world of rugby 🏉

Find out how you can apply here: 👇

@Capgemini | #WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadershiWe're looking for the next generation of female leaders in the world of rugby 🏉

Find out how you can apply here: 👇

@Capgemini | #WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadershiWe're looking for the next generation of female leaders in the world of rugby 🏉

Find out how you can apply here: 👇

@Capgemini | #WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadership

[Melissa Wright @MelTheReferee]

Superb initiative to identify and empower the next female leaders in the sport - applications open now! #womeninrugby #womeninsport

[World Rugby @WorldRugby]

Unearthing the next generation is underway...

To maximise opportunities for trailblazers of the future in the countdown to #RWC2025, World Rugby and @Capgemini are keen to identify 25 leaders for 2025.

Applications are open! 🙌

#WomeninRugby | #WomeninLeadership

[Melissa Wright @MelTheReferee]

Great game! #rugby #rugbyreferee

[bruce b @bruciebreferee]

Well I’ve been part of a team of four officials at Rugby games quite a few times, but usually as 4th official. Today AR at @SaintsRugby v @NewcastleFalcon academy game. Well done to @MelTheReferee Dom and Emma for keeping the average age low! #norefnogame

[Melissa Wright @MelTheReferee]

What a legend!

[UEFA @UEFA]

⚽️ Rebecca Welch made history today, becoming the first woman to referee a match in England’s top division.

Congratulations, Rebecca!