# TMO

This year

2023

# foul play

The first-ever 'upgraded' red card was shown in Super Rugby Pacific

Hurricanes prop Tevita Mafileo was sent off upon review by the TMO.

14.8k

Mar 9th 2023, 7:30 PM

Last year

2022

# Review

'The TMO intervention around foul play has created so much dead time'

Ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan wants to see TMO involvement limited to try-scoring decisions.

15.9k

Updated

Nov 30th 2022, 3:01 PM

All time

# TMO

'I spoke to Joe Schmidt' - Gatland unhappy at World Rugby dragging the Lions in

The Lions boss says they tried to have the TMO changed before the first Test.

28.6k

Aug 3rd 2021, 2:06 PM

# TMO

Joy Neville makes more history as Nigel Owens gets 100th Test appointment

Meanwhile, Andy Farrell’s Ireland have learned who will be refereeing them this autumn.

12.1k

Sep 24th 2020, 3:45 PM

# Audio

Bravo to Super Rugby for finally allowing fans in the stadium to hear the TMO

The supporters at Eden Park could eavesdrop on the chat between the referee and his TMO.

6.7k

Jan 31st 2020, 8:52 AM

# Closed trial

World Rugby approves revised TMO trial for November international Tests

The world governing body have confirmed a closed trial which looks at revising the scope of the TMO.

15.4k

Oct 3rd 2018, 5:47 PM

# Try: Yes or No?

What role should the TMO play in rugby? A key question for the sport

World Rugby expressed its unhappiness with the current situation in July.

8.5k

Sep 16th 2018, 9:00 AM

# Huge Call

World Rugby confirm Anscombe try against England should have stood

Warren Gatland labelled the decision a ‘terrible mistake.’

19.0k

Feb 13th 2018, 3:06 PM

# Roll It There Again

Don't expect the GAA to bring in video refs for penalty decisions and black card calls

Páraic Duffy raised the issue of TMO’s in his annual report today.

10.2k

Jan 24th 2017, 9:00 PM

# Big screen

Nigel Owens wants to see the TMO used less during matches

Welsh ref would like to see video replays used only to decide on tries.

7.6k

Nov 16th 2016, 3:49 PM

# rwc 15

World Cup organisers defend TMO system amid growing frustration from fans

World Rugby claim just 28% of stoppage time from the opening game was taken up by the TMO process.

9.7k

Sep 22nd 2015, 7:45 PM

# Opinion

TMO, once the envy of every other sport, threatening to become a blight on rugby

‘The man upstairs’ has been too quick to demand a stoppage, and referees aren’t helping either.

7.2k

Sep 21st 2015, 3:07 PM

# Going upstairs

SANZAR looking to replace TMO with a new 'referee bunker'

The ‘referee’s bunker’ has already been successfully been trialled in rugby league.

5.6k

Jun 12th 2015, 1:02 PM

# review process

'We've got to the stage where you can substitute half the team'

Anthony Foley would like to see altered scrums, only five subs and the re-introduction of rucking in rugby.

9.3k

Apr 16th 2015, 1:27 PM

# Get Well Soon

The TMO for Ireland's clash with England has been stabbed in South Africa

There may now be a change to the team of match officials after Shaun Veldsman was assaulted in Cape Town.

15.2k

Feb 23rd 2015, 11:48 AM

# TMO

Hawk-Eye technology will be used in Munster's Pro12 game tomorrow

The SMART Replay system is bring trialled by World Rugby with a view to the World Cup later this year.

6.4k

Feb 20th 2015, 9:09 AM

# You're the Ref

Should Bernard Foley's try for Australia against Ireland have been allowed?

Was it a forward pass from Phipps? You tell us…

17.5k

Nov 23rd 2014, 9:00 PM

# good day

Andrew Conway impresses on a 'good day' for Foley's Munster

The southern province’s head coach excused Ian Keatley’s four misses from the tee at Thomond Park.

5.8k

Oct 25th 2014, 12:34 PM

# Interview

Darragh Fanning: 'We can't win the Munster match this week'

The winger has told his side not to get distracted by the upcoming Aviva Stadium clash.

10.1k

Sep 22nd 2014, 7:30 PM

# Controversy

‘We’re Connacht and we just deal with that’ – Pat Lam on refereeing calls

The western province’s head coach didn’t agree with decisions made by the match officials during last night’s defeat.

19.8k

Jan 5th 2014, 3:00 PM

# Close Call

'We got out of jail' admits O'Connor as Leinster survive late scare

Former Ulster player Pedrie Wannenburg looked to have clinched a late point when he touched down near the Leinster line.

5.2k

Oct 19th 2013, 7:20 PM

# sour grapes

Scarlets see red over Tom Court try that was 'clearly short of the line'

Coach Simon Easterby believes Ulster would be delighted to see Alain Rolland refereeing the Pro12 Final.

3.3k

May 11th 2013, 5:28 PM

# Champions Elect

6 Nations: England on the brink of Grand Slam after Italy victory

Toby Flood made Italy pay for their indiscipline but a fightback ensured a tight finish.

2.7k

Mar 10th 2013, 3:57 PM

# Tough Breaks

'In my eyes it was definitely a penalty' - Keith Earls on the controversial TMO

There is more bad news on the injury front, meanwhile, as Eoin Reddan suffered a leg fracture.

26.4k

Mar 9th 2013, 9:57 PM

# gift wrapped

'It's a great Christmas present for us' - Penney reflects on Connacht's near miss

Munster climbed to third in the Pro12 table after their win in Galway.

13.1k

Dec 22nd 2012, 8:00 PM

# Pro12

Reaction: Munster show plenty of fight but can’t stop Leinster charging through the front door

Rob Penney will be furious at his side’s inability to stop the straight-up running of Strauss, Conway and McFadden.

10.8k

Oct 6th 2012, 9:36 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Munster, RaboDirect PRO12

Both sides were looking to get back to winning ways and there was a plethora of tries in the first 10 minutes.

20.4k

Oct 6th 2012, 5:51 PM

# No flag

Was it over? James Hook says so - but IRB backs ref

Wales lost out to defending champions South Africa – and they were denied the points for this penalty. Judge for yourself.

888

Sep 12th 2011, 11:25 AM

# The Morning Score

The Morning Score: Wednesday

Trap takes a hit on his wages, a Cats legend bows out and there’s major changes afoot for one Irish rugby province.

220

Dec 1st 2010, 9:07 AM