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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

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

The player angrily pulled his hand away and gestured for the video referee before players from both sides jumped in.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

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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