video referee

English

Noun

video referee (plural video referees)

1. (sports) An off-field match official who makes game decisions based on watching instant replays.
   • 2011 February 13, Lyle Jackson, “Ireland 22-25 France”, in BBC‎:

     Ireland got their second try not long before half-time with O'Leary, an injury doubt all week with a stiff back, just about getting over for a try which was confirmed by the video referee.

Translations

type of off-field match official

Finnish: videoerotuomari