She will retire at the end of the season and take up a new role in Connacht
Joy Neville is to retire from officiating at the end of the season.
She’s to take up a new role as Referee Development Manager in Connacht.
The Limerick native refereed the 2017 Women’s World Cup final, and was a TMO at last year’s men’s World Cup.
Neville progressed to international officiating after retiring from a playing career that saw her captain Ireland in 2009 and win a Grand Slam in 2013.
She also played in two World Cups in 2006 and 2010 respectively.