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video referee

British

noun

rugby an additional referee during a televised game who is able to examine video playback to determine whether or not a try has been legitimately scored

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If anything, the noise has been amplified with supporters able to find fault not only with the on-field call, but with the video referee too.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

If Taylor has seen the contact of studs on knee and made his own judgement call on that aspect then it is tough for the video referee to get involved.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026

PRO managers who have been certified for VAR in the past will be available for video referee work.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2024

Sam Powell saw his effort ruled out by video referee Chris Kendall, however, sparing Salford on a night where they were well off the pace.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2022

The penalty was awarded despite the ball coming off Marc Oliver Kempf’s body before it hit his arm, but there was no correction from the video referee.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2021

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