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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"The video referee is the master of what he wants to see, and nowadays he has access to every camera, every angle," France Televisions' rugby editor Cedric Beaudou told AFP.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

Earlier this month, Nottingham Forest put out an inflammatory statement, questioning the integrity of a match official, after being denied what it perceived to be three clear penalty shouts overlooked by the video referee.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2024

Watch the moment Tonga produce a sensational piece of play against Wales only for video referee to rule the try out at the Rugby League World Cup.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2022

A breathless first half then turned in the final 10 minutes in two calls from video referee Liam Moore.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2022

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