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video referee

British  

noun

  1. 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

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

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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