VAR set to be used in Ireland's World Cup qualifiers Video Assistant Referee is set to be used in the Republic of Ireland's 2022 World Cup qualifiers, pending FIFA's final approval. Soccer • 17 Feb 20
Coady: VAR vagaries confuse everyone Wolves skipper Conor Coady insists referees and players still remain baffled by VAR. Soccer • 15 Feb 20
Italian FA open to trialling challenge-based VAR The Italian Football Federation has notified FIFA of its "willingness to experiment" with a VAR challenge process that allows teams to request reviews during matches. Soccer • 13 Feb 20
Huge majority favour keeping a modified VAR Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has questioned whether there might be a need to "build in a bit of tolerance" in the offside rule. Soccer • 04 Feb 20
Refs told to use pitchside monitors for red card calls Premier League referees are being instructed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited [PGMOL], the body responsible for elite match officials in the English game, … Soccer • 17 Jan 20
Alan Kelly believes 'misconception' exists about VAR Irish referee Alan Kelly insists that football's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has been successful overall. Alan Kelly • 07 Jan 20
Rangers allege Celtic fans racially abused Morelos Rangers claim Alfredo Morelos was subjected to racist abuse by Celtic fans in Sunday's Old Firm clash at Parkhead. Soccer • 30 Dec 19
Players left in dark by 'ridiculous' VAR - Coady Wolves captain Conor Coady hit out at what he called the Premier League's ridiculous use of VAR after his side were on the receiving end … Soccer • 29 Dec 19
Liverpool win again after VAR controversy Liverpool beat Wolves 1-0 at Anfield this evening to move 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, but they needed the help … Soccer • 29 Dec 19
Shelvey seizes day as Blades caught waiting for whistle Sheffield United's seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to a shuddering halt as Newcastle benefited from one of the season's more bizarre VAR … Soccer • 06 Dec 19
Premier League vows to give fans more VAR clarity Match-going fans can expect to be provided with more detailed information during video assistant referee (VAR) checks from next month, the Premier League has announced, … Soccer • 14 Nov 19
No strong VAR objections from southern-based managers There were no strong objections to the way the video assistant referee is being used in the Premier League at a gathering of southern-based top-flight … Soccer • 06 Nov 19
Premier League clubs could ask for VAR revamp Premier League clubs could push for increased use of pitchside monitors by referees when they gather for a shareholders' meeting on 14 November. Soccer • 29 Oct 19
Aubameyang and VAR help Arsenal to a draw at United Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had an equaliser awarded by VAR as Manchester United and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Soccer • 30 Sep 19
'I'm not going to complain about VAR call' - Pochettino Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he will "not complain" about the VAR decision to deny his side a second goal in their 2-1 defeat to … Soccer • 21 Sep 19
Ireland-Scotland ref Barnes promises no surprises Wayne Barnes is back in charge of another high-profile Ireland game, and he relishing the gig. Rugby • 17 Sep 19
VAR has made four mistakes so far, says referees' chief Referees' chief Mike Riley has admitted that four mistakes have been made by VAR in the Premier League so far this season. Soccer • 12 Sep 19
RTÉ Soccer Podcast - The UCD predicament This week's RTÉ Soccer podcast has landed, with our panel reflecting on another busy seven days domestically. Soccer • 19 Aug 19
Deja VAR for City as Spurs escape with a point Substitute Gabriel Jesus had a last-gasp goal disallowed by VAR as Premier League champions Manchester City had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Tottenham … Soccer • 17 Aug 19
Webb: VAR will improve the Premier League Former World Cup final referee Howard Webb says Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will only improve the English Premier League. Soccer • 09 Aug 19
Supporters call for VAR in UK's lower leagues Supporters have called for the use of VAR in the lower leagues, according to a survey of 28,000 people carried out by the English Football … Soccer • 11 Jul 19
Controversial handball rule 'needs to change' Following more handball controversy at the Women's World Cup, the RTÉ soccer panel believe that defenders will have to get used to running with their … Soccer • 26 Jun 19
Premier League will not use VAR for penalty movement The penalty that knocked Scotland out of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday would not have been retaken if a Premier League video assistant referee … Soccer • 20 Jun 19
VAR extended to Nations League finals Video Assistant Referees will be used at this summer's Nations League finals, UEFA has announced. Soccer • 03 Jun 19
Yellow card for players who mime for VAR Players who make a television-screen gesture with their hands to appeal for a video replay in UEFA competitions will be shown a yellow card, European … Soccer • 06 Feb 19
