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Being a referee in any sport is a tough job - but what about being a pioneer? Julia Lee became the first woman to referee men’s Rugby League in the 1990s, taking charge here and in Australia.. but since then no other woman in the UK has followed her.. Julia's story has now been made into a Play - called "REF" Sportshour's Jade Lauriston went along to Hull in the north of England for the opening night. Photo: Julia Lee (Varley Picture Agency)