awarded an MBE for services to rugby union<\/a> in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours lost.<\/p>\n“I’d like to thank everyone who has supported my career, I wouldn’t be where I am without the amazing team around me and a group of fantastic colleagues both in England and when travelling around the world,” she added.<\/p>\n
“But most of all I’d like to thank my friends and family \u2013 particularly my mum who has always been my biggest supporter. <\/p>\n
“Being able to referee a game in Exeter, my hometown, during last summer’s World Cup was a moment of real pride and amazing to do so in front of people who’ve championed me in my career but not always been able to travel to the far-flung places I’ve worked.<\/p>\n
“I look forward to continuing to referee in our domestic leagues and hopefully continuing to encourage other women to see match officiating as a role for them.”<\/p>\n
Cox refereed the rugby sevens at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games – taking charge of the final at the Covid-19 delayed games in Tokyo after officiating in the first-ever Women’s Sevens tournament in Rio de Janeiro five years earlier. <\/p>\n
“Sara has been a true pioneer for match officials and an inspiration to so many,” Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said.<\/p>\n
“Her professionalism, resilience and passion for the game have broken barriers and demonstrated the path to top level match officiating for women across the world. <\/p>\n
“She deserves huge plaudits for everything she’s achieved in her international career, and we are delighted that she will be continuing to contribute to the English game.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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