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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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However, the video referee picked up Coles holding back a Bordeaux defender, wiping the score from the board and the smile from Pollock's face.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

The try was not awarded on field for a toe in touch, but video referee Marcus Griffiths awarded a penalty try for Joe Burgess’ high tackle on the winger.

From BBC • May 9, 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

Arteta had described the video referee assistant's decision to award Anthony Gordon's winning goal at St James' Park "embarrassing" and "a disgrace".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

Colombia rallied in the second half and put Juan Guillermo Cuadrado on the spot in the 53rd after a handball awarded by the video referee.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2021

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