New TMO 'sweeper' system aiming to speed up rugby Ireland's tour of New Zealand will be one of the first rugby series to trial a new television match official 'sweeper' protocol aimed at speeding … Rugby • 16 Jun 22
Limiting screen time can allow artful spoilers flourish This weekend will see referees wrest back control from Television Match Officials and may allow for more creative bending of the rules - particularly at … Rugby • 09 Nov 18
Golf calls time on the armchair busybodies Padraig Harrington and Lexis Thompson are two golfers who may be happy to hear the TV busybodies will no longer have a say in officiating … Golf • 11 Dec 17
Video technology vital to save soccer, says Dunphy Video technology must be introduced to soccer because cheating is "ruining the game for the players", according to Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 23 Jan 17
World Cup organisers keen to reduce TMO delays World Cup chiefs have moved to clarify the role of Television Match Officials (TMOs) following the controversial use of replays during the tournament's opening weekend. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 15
TMO scores major own goal Down Under A bizarre blunder by a television match official in the Sydney Stars’ encounter against North Harbour Rays in Australia’s National Rugby Championships this morning has … Rugby • 17 Oct 14
TMOs set to be given a greater role The International Rugby Board has approved a global trial in which television match officials will be given a more inclusive role from next season. Rugby • 11 Jan 13
Aviva Premiership to trial 'concussion bin' The Aviva Premiership will trial the use of a so-called 'concussion bin' and extended powers for television match officials. Rugby • 20 Aug 12
