Television Match Official ‘Bunker concept’ to be trialled at World Rugby U20 Championship

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After introduction through other competitions, World Rugby has announced that the Television Match Official ‘bunker concept’ is to be trialled first at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in June. To be hosted by South Africa, the U20 (under 20) Championships are the perfect stage to initiate any new match officiating variant [tool]. And the […] READ MORE


Rugby TMO lessons for Football’s VAR

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The application of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football has resulted in nothing but controversy since its introduction to the Premier League. So is there anything to learn from a more mature technology, such as the Rugby TMO? Embed from Getty Images VAR decision incidents and contention It is tempting, when introducing any new […] READ MORE



TMO to confirm red cards for dangerous tackles

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Dangerous, high tackles and the use of the Television Match Official (TMO) system have been a controversial topic dominating rugby headlines for over the past decade. Stricter laws were enforced in May this year with World Rugby releasing a Decision-making Framework for High Tackles to ensure refereeing decisions were consistent and accurate. However, calls have […] READ MORE





Television Replays in Rugby

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The use of television replays in rugby could became an embarrassment and requires firm guidance from rugby authorities to ensure that this does not happen. READ MORE