Hollie Davidson
Hollie Davidson is a Scottish rugby union referee, known for officiating matches in various competitions, including the United Rugby Championship. She was the referee for the recent match between Connacht and Cardiff, where her officiating played a key role in the flow and fairness of the game.
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Hollie Davidson became the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations game.
Sam Prendergast dropped from matchday squad, Jack Crowley to start at 10 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-19
Becoming the first woman to referee in the men’s Six Nations is a truly brilliant achievement.
Hollie Davidson was very good in first half, but a few calls were perplexing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17
Hollie Davidson was the referee during the match, overseeing the play involving Stuart McCloskey.
Stuart McCloskey’s value to this Ireland team continues to soar after long incubation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
Referee Hollie Davidson awarded the Italians a penalty.
Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Hollie Davidson was the referee for the match.
Ireland dig deep to see off considerable Italy challenge in Six Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Hollie Davidson will make history at the Aviva Stadium today when she becomes the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations game.
Italy lead 10-5 at half-time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Hollie Davidson is set to become the first woman to referee a men's match in the prestigious Six Nations tournament.
Tournoi des six nations : Hollie Davidson, une précurseuse au sifflet du match Irlande-Italie
France· 2026-02-14
Hollie Davidson becomes the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations fixture.
Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune to start as Andy Farrell makes six changes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Hollie Davidson is set to become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations game.
‘The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous – all the classics’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Hollie Davidson was the referee for the match.
Ireland suffer New Zealand blow out heading to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Hollie Davidson's decision not to give Feyi-Waboso a straight red card shows how much things are changing.
Let’s hope the Lions’ penalty try is a sign of things to come – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-23
Hollie Davidson is criticized for her decision-making during a match.
Rugby’s 20-minute red card is a dangerous departure that risks devaluing the importance of player safety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Hollie Davidson is set to referee the European Challenge Cup final.
Leaving an arguable try scoring decision totally in the TMO’s hands does not stack up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Hollie Davidson is described as the best referee in Scotland.
On the knockout stage, referees need to deliver their best performance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
Owen Doyle salutes Hollie Davidson, 'the best referee in Scotland'.
Health of Irish rugby and Dublin football come under focus after lost weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Hollie Davidson is recognized as the best referee in Scotland and performed well during Connacht's tour in South Africa.
World Rugby session will have big focus on 20-minute replacement red card – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-28
Hollie Davidson served as the referee for the match.
Women's Six Nations: Ireland 15-27 France: Visitor's survive Irish challenge despite red card
United Kingdom· 2025-03-22
Hollie Davidson officiated the match, making key decisions including a red card.
Ireland rue missed opportunities in defeat to France in Six Nations opener – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Hollie Davidson was the referee for the match.
Connacht’s late, late show defies Cardiff and the elements to earn vital URC win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-15
