Rugby union match officials are responsible for enforcing the laws of rugby union during a match. "Every match is under the control of match officials who consist of the referee and two touch judges or assistant referees." Further officials can be authorised depending on the level and form of the game.
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International match at Thomond Park, Limerick, between the "A" national rugby union teams of Ireland...
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Referee checking boots
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Brock James takes a Restart Kick for the Force at en:Subiaco Oval against the Waratahs. Taken by mys...
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Referee giving a penalty
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Sports icon for Portals
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Touch judge
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Statue of en:William Webb Ellis outside en:Rugby School.
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English rugby union referee Wayne Barnes during Saracens F.C. - Newcastle Falcons
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Referee giving yellow card