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Referee allegedly assaulted during GAA match due to officiate match on Wednesday evening
GAA
He was allegedly assaulted as he refereed an under-15 match
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Leinster-La Rochelle to be refereed by Matt Carley who handled the Ireland-South Africa game last November
Rugby Union
Carley showed first-half cards to James Ryan, Sam Prendergast, Jack Crowley and Andrew Porter while Paddy McCarthy also had a second-half yellow
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Ex-Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent video of a child
Referees
The 43-year-old ex-top flight official will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday
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Premier League issues statement on VAR controversy after 'absolutely awful' decision
Premier League
Crystal Palace thought they had gone a goal up against Everton at Selhurst Park on Saturday but the goal was bafflingly ruled out by the referee and VAR
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David Coote comes out as gay in ex-Premier League referee's first interview since sacking
Referees
David Coote has come out as gay in his first interview since he was sacked as a Premier League referee last month, with the official also admitting he used cocaine as an escape
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Furious Ireland star Mack Hansen turns the air 'f**king' blue over refereeing and TMO's following Leinster v Connacht
Mack Hansen
"We get that every time...It just needs to be said. It’s really f**king starting to get to us a team."
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Ireland get familiar face to referee for opening Six Nations clash with England
Rugby Union
Official who kept his nerve in the Ireland-South Africa game at RWC 2023 takes charge at Aviva in February
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David Coote's salary, allegations against referee and punishment he's set to face
Premier League
With David Coote being investigated by the PGMOL, FA and UEFA following two compromising videos, he's at risk of losing a significant pay packet depending on their verdicts
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David Coote admits bombshell X-rated Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp video is genuine
Liverpool FC
Premier League referee David Coote could be in hot water with the PGMOL and the FA after admitting the video in which he rants about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp is genuine
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Arsenal vs Liverpool referee announced as Premier League make decision amid 'bias' controversy
Referees
The Premier League have announced that Anthony Taylor will referee next weekend's clash between Arsenal and Liverpool, while Chris Kavanagh will only be on fourth official and VAR duty
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Howard Webb reveals rule change that must happen in Premier League - 'It's gone too far'
Soccer
PGMOL chief and ex-Premier League referee Howard Webb has admitted that he feels more safeguarding for referees is required in the top-flight, highlighting a lack of 'forgiveness' from supporters
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Johnny Sexton believes Wayne Barnes got last Rugby World Cup quarter-final call wrong
Rugby Union
"Whitelock goes in for the poach, clearly without releasing, but somehow Wayne Barnes awards him the penalty, even though. It all happened under his nose," wrote Sexton in his new book.
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Shamrock Rovers boss under fire from referees' body over post-match comments
League of Ireland Premier Division
Stephen Bradley, the Shamrock Rovers manager, has been criticised by the Irish Soccer Referees Society for his televised criticism of Damien MacGraith
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Referees should get more respect say Mirror readers after vile threats made to Anthony Taylor
Soccer
Anthony Taylor will not referee a Premier League game this weekend, as the organisation investigates online abuse and threats made following Chelsea's now infamous match against Bournemouth. We asked if it was time fans started showing officials more respect
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Irish League referee Keith Kennedy passes away suddenly at the age of 33
Referees
Tributes have been paid to Keith Kennedy after his sudden death at the age of 33.
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Irish League referee caught up in ugly scenes after European tie
Europa Conference League
The four officials from Northern Ireland took charge of the game in Reykjavik
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League of Ireland referees to trial new technology that could revolutionise communication between players and officials
League of Ireland
If the use of new technology is expanded, League of Ireland players believe it would lead to a greater respect between players and officials.
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Matija Sarkic: Premier League ref shares brilliant story after keeper's tragic death at 26
Soccer
Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic died at the age of just 26, with the football world paying tribute to the British-born star following his passing
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How all 20 Premier League clubs voted as huge decision made on VAR
Premier League
Premier League clubs have voted to keep VAR after Wolves put forward the proposal to scrap at it at their latest annual general meeting - but they received little support
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Premier League clubs vote on scrapping VAR in unprecedented meeting
Premier League
Premier League clubs will vote about potentially scrapping VAR at an annual general meeting after Wolves put forward a proposal to rid of the system after a controversial season
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Champions League referee bursts into tears after blowing final whistle of PSG vs Dortmund
Referees
Daniele Orsato was the man officiating PSG's Champions League loss to Borussia Dortmund with the referee bursting into tears at full-time after taking charge of his last European game
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Howard Webb congratulates VAR for Man Utd decision but admits error was still made
Soccer
Referees chief Howard Webb has given his thoughts on the penalty Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana conceded against Burnley, congratulating the officials for awarding the spot kick even though they still got one thing wrong
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Ex-Premier League referee Jon Moss left top PGMOL role after 'bitter fallout' with top refs
Soccer
Long-serving Premier League official Jon Moss had moved into a role with the referees' body in 2023, but has lasted less than a year in the post amid reports of a falling-out
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Former Premier League referee on infamous Lee Cattermole clash that saw pair go head-to-head
Soccer
Former Premier League referee Phil Dowd has reflected on his infamous bust-up with Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole during a highly-charged derby clash against Newcastle
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