# Referee

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# Tragedy

Referee beheaded following player stabbing at Brazilian football match - reports

The deaths are understood to have occurred after an argument erupted over a contentious decision.

7.5k

Jul 6th 2013, 7:43 PM

# Offside Trap

Sex for match-fixing scandal hits seedy lows in Lebanon

Three match officials have been jailed after pleading guilty to accepting free sex from a gambling-linked syndicate.

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Jun 11th 2013, 9:37 AM

# clatt is back

6 months after 'monkey' allegations, Clattenburg will ref Chelsea game

The referee was accused, by midfielder Ramires, of using inappropriate language towards John Obi Mikel.

1.3k

Apr 22nd 2013, 5:51 PM

# Reel stories

Sports film of the week: The Referee

Remember Martin Hansson? How could you forget?

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Apr 21st 2013, 9:15 PM

# Anger

Your 'Not A Happy Bunny' Pic Of The Day

The Norwich goalkeeper was not impressed with the officials’ decision.

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Apr 13th 2013, 6:14 PM

# Whistleblower

The man in the middle: Here are our favourite referees of all time

We pay homage to the guys with the thankless job.

3.5k

Feb 10th 2013, 9:01 AM

# kiwi flavour

Reports name Pat Lam as next Connacht coach as O'Shea is scolded

The arrival of the former Samoan and All Black international would sweep the board for Kiwi coaches in Ireland.

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Jan 11th 2013, 5:41 PM

# Heineken Cup

I’ll be seeing you: Poite gets the whistle for crucial Munster and Leinster matches

The French referee will oversee the Irish provinces in rounds five and six.

861

Dec 21st 2012, 12:08 PM

# fan favourite

Romain Poite named as ref for Wales v Ireland 6 Nations clash

The Frenchman will whistleblow at the Millennium Stadium – scene of a lineout-gate in 2010.

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Dec 11th 2012, 4:46 PM

# NBA

VIDEO: Amir Johnson loses his cool, throws mouthguard at referee

The Toronto Raptors forward was furious at being ejected from last night’s game with the Portland Trail Blazers.

896

Dec 11th 2012, 2:29 PM

# Ref Justice

Ding dong the ref is gone: Gauzère replaced for Munster v Saracens

The French referee managed to alienate everyone within a 370-mile radius of Thomond Park on Saturday.

3.9k

Dec 10th 2012, 7:00 PM

# RED

VIDEO: German referee says sorry after red card and penalty costs Dortmund

Wolfgang Stark bravely stepped forward after seeing TV replays and apologised for his error.

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Dec 9th 2012, 12:54 PM

# conjecture

Opinion: Chelsea should be docked points for Clattenburg accusations

Their behaviour, and subsequent refusal to apologise for it, warrants a severe punishment, writes Paul Fennessy.

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Nov 25th 2012, 9:15 AM

# get it right

Oi, ref! 5 ways to improve refereeing by learning from other codes

Challenge flags, personal fouls and citing could work across a range of sports, argues Steven O’Rourke.

1.4k

Nov 18th 2012, 7:30 AM

# Controversy

Clattenburg sidelined again amid 'racism' row

The referee will sit out a second weekend of fixtures following the allegations made by Chelsea.

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Nov 5th 2012, 5:10 PM

# Clattenburg Case

FA chairman "open" to recording and broadcasting ref comments

David Bernstein feels it could be the right move in the wake of the controversy surrounding Mark Clattenburg.

442

Nov 4th 2012, 3:14 PM

# Suspension

Limerick football fan handed 96-week ban

The county’s CCC have moved to act swiftly in the wake of the controversy which overshadowed last Sunday’s senior football showpiece.

16.5k

Oct 23rd 2012, 1:41 PM

# Seeing Red

VIDEO: Paraguayan football match ends in brawl, 36 red cards

In the end, the referee decided it was just easier to send all of the players and the substitutes off.

1.8k

Oct 23rd 2012, 1:14 PM

# super soaker

Torrential downpour: England and Poland will have to play it again

War… saw, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

1.9k

Oct 16th 2012, 9:05 PM

# at a loss

Penney unhappy with non-try decision, curses lack of Munster pressure

The New Zealander wanted a TMO at the very least when Casey Laulala crashed over late in the game.

1.9k

Oct 6th 2012, 10:06 PM

# whistler

McGrath to referee battle between the Tribesmen and the Cats

There will be a Westmeath referee in charge again for Sunday week’s rematch between Galway and Kilkenny.

977

Sep 18th 2012, 2:56 PM

# Tekkers

VIDEO: The best back-heeled pass you’ll see from a referee this week

Watch the deftest of touches from the man with the whistle.

1.2k

Aug 29th 2012, 11:56 AM

# Outclassed

Uncertain future ahead for Khan after fourth round stoppage

The Bolton boxer was floored three times in two rounds by Danny Garcia – the new WBA light-welterweight champion.

1.4k

Jul 15th 2012, 10:12 AM

# Euro 2012

'Respect for Italy': Casillas shows true class by asking officials to blow final whistle early

How can you not love this man?

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Jul 3rd 2012, 12:54 PM

# Bizarre

The standard of League of Ireland refereeing has improved a lot since 1988, thankfully

To say that the penalty which decided that year’s FAI Cup final was soft is an understatement.

549

May 24th 2012, 1:02 PM

# Countdown

26 Days to Euro 2012: How did John Aldridge miss this?

Most of us can remember that Paul McGrath hit the post with a header but can you recall Aldo’s fresh air follow-up?

480

May 13th 2012, 9:25 AM

# Man in the Middle

Nigel Owens to ref Leinster v Ulster in the Heineken Cup final

Welsh ref took charge of Leinster’s Heineken Cup win in 2009.

495

May 8th 2012, 1:19 PM

# Man in black

Andre Marriner to referee Manchester derby title decider

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it…

412

Apr 23rd 2012, 4:52 PM

# The Referee's A...

Man in black: Phil Dowd to referee the FA Cup final

The 49-year-old will referee his first cup final when Chelsea and Liverpool meet on 5 May.

275

Apr 17th 2012, 1:45 PM

# It's All Happening

Derry loses his appeal against sending off as Martinez gets apology

Meanwhile, Roberto Martinez has received an apology from Mike Riley for some ‘colourful’ decisions in the Chelsea v Wigan game.

300

Apr 10th 2012, 5:36 PM

# LOI

Post-match reaction: Mathews and Kenny unite in criticism of referees

The referee, and officiating in general, was the main topic of contention after last night’s game between Rovers and Shels.

413

Mar 24th 2012, 12:42 AM

# FoyNotHoy

Ref off, you've got the wrong Chris! Spurs fans abuse Olympic gold medallist by mistake

Sir Chris Hoy politely asks aggrieved Tottenham fans to stop directing their misplaced criticism towards him.

732

Dec 12th 2011, 4:19 PM

# Referee

GAA referee dies after collapsing on the pitch

Attempts were made to revive Martin Mulholland at the pitch in Derry, but he died on the way to hospital.

543

Aug 13th 2011, 9:41 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Aug 13th 2011, 8:57 AM

# Collapse

GAA ref in stable condition after collapsing during match

Situation could have been worse but for presence of on-site defibrillator, says county board spokesman.

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Aug 8th 2011, 11:36 AM

# Man in black

Referee knocked unconscious by spectator after ladies' football decider

Simon Brady has no recollection of the events but describes incident as “shameful”.

791

Jun 27th 2011, 2:59 PM

# Looking Back

The Magnificent Seven: Dodgy Decisions

Who’s the b****** in the black, asks Niall Kelly in the first of his new, weekly features. What has he missed?

545

Nov 26th 2010, 11:00 AM