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2022

FAI set to meet referee body in attempt to prevent Dublin strike action

Dublin branch of Irish Soccer Referees’ Society is planning strike action from 18 November.

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Nov 4th 2022, 4:46 PM

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Referee appointments confirmed for next two rounds of Heineken Cup

Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Leinster visit Bath next month.

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Nov 15th 2018, 1:15 PM

Red card: 'Sex bribe' referees charged

Three football officials are accused of accepting ‘sexual bribes’ to fix games.

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Apr 4th 2013, 7:30 PM