World Rugby emphasises referee authority in TMO changes
World Rugby is pushing referees to take greater control of matches, with Matthew Carley overruling the TMO twice during an All Blacks game.
World Rugby has made changes to TMO (Television Match Official) protocols to empower on-field referees. The shift aims to prevent TMOs from dominating decision-making and keep referees as the primary authority figures in matches. Matthew Carley demonstrated this approach by twice overruling TMO Mike Adamson during an All Blacks match.
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Rugby TMO changes: World Rugby pushes referees to keep control of the match
Matthew Carley twice overruled TMO Mike Adamson in the All Blacks win.