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Former Connacht scrum-half on road to  becoming Test match referee

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Ian Snodin: It was a joke that ref didn't see choke on James McCarthy

Ian Snodin: "I’ve been left gobsmacked by what Branislav Ivanovic did to James McCarthy and the fact that he was neither punished on the night or since."

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Rooney did not dive, says Grayson

Preston boss Simon Grayson defends Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney after he wins a disputed penalty in the 3-1 FA Cup win.

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Scotland v Wales: Did ref blow for full-time too early?

Jackson's decision angered the Scottish camp, here's what those involved had to say on the decision

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Jair Marrufo has been announced as the referee that will take charge of the MLS 2015 season opener between LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire.

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Belgian referee accused of bias in case of mistaken identity

The Belgium Football Association was forced to dismiss speculation that the referee who officiated in last weekend’s Jupiler League match between KV Kortrijk and Club Bruges is a member of a Kortrijk supporters’ group

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Referee banned for six months

Referee Seechurn banned for six months for 'poor performance' and failure to control players in Afcon quarter-final.

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Lennon angry with 'rubbish' referee

Bolton manager Neil Lennon says referee Roger East "spoiled" their FA Cup fourth-round replay defeat by Liverpool.

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Incensed Tunisia players chase referee down tunnel, attempting to kick and punch him after losing match.

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Wales wary of refereeing for Six Nations opener against England

Wales’s forwards coach, Robin McBryde, has said the referee’s policing of the scrum could be crucial in the Six Nations opener against England at the Millennium Stadium

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ICC announce umpires and referees for ICC World Cup 2015

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Referees 'driving Holloway insane'

Millwall manager Ian Holloway claims his side do not receive fair treatment from referees when playing at home.

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Iran want life ban for Aussie referee after Asian Cup loss

Iranian official wants a referee banned for life after his nation were dumped out of the Asia Cup by Iraq.

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Everything against us - Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal says "everything", including the referee, was against Manchester United after their 0-0 FA Cup draw with Cambridge United.

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St Mirren seek referee talks with Scottish FA

St Mirren are to seek talks with the Scottish Football Association over the standard of refereeing.

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Here's the video of Notts County's Kwame Thomas being sent off by referee Richard Clark as he was being substituted.  

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Red card chaos avoidable - Notts County assistant Greg Abbott

Notts County's Greg Abbott says Kwame Thomas may not have seen red at Doncaster if the referee knew he had been booked.