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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

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

Although Frankie Halton's effort soon afterwards was controversially ruled out by video referee Tom Grant, Rovers' courageous defending enabled them to hold that advantage until the half-hour mark.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 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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