Referees

Sir Keir Starmer during his last Prime Minister's Questions

Analysis Sir Keir Starmer able to mock self in emotional last ever PMQs

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will take charge of a historic rugby match in the opening rounds of the Nations Championship (Pic: SNS)

Referees named for Scotland's three Nations Championship Tests

Referee John Beaton consults VAR and then awards Celtic a penalty after Motherwell's Sam Nicholson is judged to have handled the ball. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scottish referees threaten strike action over abuse and threats

Motherwell Manager Jens Berthel Askou

Askou not 'surprised' by SFA stance on Celtic penalty drama

With VAR delays continuing to frustrate football fans, Snickers has teamed up with former Burnley FC manager Sean Dyche to launch the world's first VAR spa.

Premier League loses 19 HOURS of game time to VAR delays

UEFA have confirmed the referee and match officials for Scotland's mammoth clash with Denmark on Tuesday. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland v Denmark: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by UEFA

UEFA have confirmed who will take charge of Celtic's game with Braga in the Europa League. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic v Braga: Ref who officiated Europa League classic confirmed

UEFA have confirmed the referee and VAR officials for Crvena zvezda and Celtic in the Europa League. Cr: Getty Images.

Crvena Zvezda v Celtic: 'Respected' ref confirmed plus VAR details

The referee and match officials have been confirmed for Celtic's trip to Partick Thistle this weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Partick Thistle v Celtic: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

The SFA have confirmed the referee and VAR officials for Kilmarnock v Celtic this weekend. Cr: Getty Images.

Ref at centre of Brendan Rodgers ban confirmed for Kilmarnock v Celtic

The referee and VAR officials have been confirmed for Rangers v Hearts at Ibrox on Saturday. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers v Hearts: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Who is the referee for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Belarus? Cr: SNS Group.

Belarus v Scotland: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by UEFA

Scotland have discovered which referee and match officials will take charge of their World Cup qualifying game against Denmark on Friday. Cr: Getty Images.

Denmark v Scotland: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by UEFA

Who will take charge of the clash between Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this Sunday? Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers v Celtic: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Who is the referee for Celtic's crucial Champions League playoff second leg against Kairat Almaty? Cr: Getty Images.

Kairat Almaty v Celtic: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by UEFA

Who is the referee for Rangers Champions League playoff clash with Club Brugge on Wednesday? Cr: SNS Group.

Referee linked to 'scandal' confirmed for Club Brugge v Rangers

Who is the referee for St Mirren v Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday? Cr: SNS Group.

St Mirren v Rangers: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Celtic's Daizen Maeda with Kevin Clancy at full time during the Premier Sports Cup semi-final match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park last season. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic v Livingston: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Who will take charge of Celtic's Champions League playoff qualifier first leg against Kairat Almaty on Wednesday? Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic v Kairat Almaty: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by UEFA

Referee François Letexier on his last visit to Ibrox. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers v Club Brugge: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by UEFA

Rangers welcome Alloa Athletic to Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup this weekend. Cr: Getty Images.

Rangers v Alloa Athletic: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Which match officials will officiate the game between Celtic and Falkirk this weekend? Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic v Falkirk: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Rangers return to Ibrox to face Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers v Dundee: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Will Celtic require another late show at Aberdeen - or will the Dons take the points? Cr: SNS Group.

Aberdeen v Celtic: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Lottie Woad pictured during the second round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl in Bridgend

'One hole cost me' - Lottie Woad on finally hitting a bump in the road

Here are the confirmed match officials for Celtic v St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic v St Mirren: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

Here are the confirmed match officials for Motherwell v Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Cr: SNS Group.

Motherwell v Rangers: Referee and VAR officials confirmed by SFA

SFA head of referees, Willie Collum, called on the help of aviation experts to train his officials in communicating under pressure ahead of the new Scottish football season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How aircraft pilots are helping Scots referees prepare for new season

Scottish FA head of refereeing Willie Collum. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Collum reveals stance on goalline technology and in-game announcements

Hollie Davidson was recently presented with a Scottish Rugby referee's cap.

Hollie Davidson's landmark appointment is another rugby milestone

Referee Pierre Brousset made Finn Russell take his final conversion against England from wider out than it should have been.

Why Scotland are planning to take the referee out of the equation

Jose Mourinho has been accused of making “derogatory statements”.

Rangers opponents embroiled in 'racism' storm after Mourinho blast

Referee John Beaton during the Premier Sports Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park last month. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scottish referee and VAR duo selected among best in Europe

Former EPL referee Martin Atkinson is the Scottish FA's new head of VAR.

Scottish FA appoint high-profile former EPL referee as new head of VAR

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong falls under the challenge of Hungary defender Willi Orban but no penalty was awarded. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

UEFA break silence on Scotland v Hungary penalty call and unseen McGinn incident

Willie Collum will take charge of his 11th Old Firm encounter this weekend. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Which referee has shown the most cards in the Scottish Premiership?

World Rugby is trialling changes to the red card rule that would allow teams to replace the sent off player after 20 minutes. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rugby law changes cautiously welcomed but issue over replacements needs fixed

Referees have faced intense scrutiny since the adoption of VAR.

Referees 'want more training and support' as discussions held at SFA meeting

Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery preparing for his side's Viaplay Cup semi-final v Aberdeen: don't talk to him about referees 'tackling' players (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why Hibs boss Nick Montgomery is still fuming about referee 'tackle'

Hearts head coach Steven Naismith.

Hearts boss Naismith fans flames in ongoing row with officials

Referees already get help from technology - but could it ultimately replace them?

Referees tipped to be replaced by robots - 'I’m saying it is likely to happen'

The Bunker Trial and Hawk-Eye are being introduced to offer more support to match officials . (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The Bunker video review system to be used at Scotland v Italy
Murrayfield will play host on Saturday to a pioneering foul play review system known as ‘the Bunker’ when Scotland play Italy in the opening match of the Summer...

Todd Cantwell won a penalty for Rangers during the friendly defeat by Olympiakos.

'Looking for it': Former referee says Cantwell will have target on back

Scottish FA chief executive officer Ian Maxwell at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA chief defends VAR ahead of Premiership summit - '27 times we got it right'

Hearts' Peter Haring awaits the result of his red card which has now been rescinded after a tackle on St Mirren's Mark O'Hara.

'I don’t care if it’s undermining them': Hearts boss hits out after latest VAR

Nick Walsh sent off Alex Cochrane for a foul on Daizen Maeda. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Referees at centre of controversies given high-profile games, Old Firm ref

Hibs midfielder James Jeggo reacts as he is sent off against St Johnstone. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Why Hibs feel wronged as club count cost of multiple refereeing decisions

Jim Goodwin has backed Kevin Clancy after the referee was on the end of threats and abuse. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Premiership boss on 'disgraceful' referee threats after Celtic v Rangers clash

Police have opened an investigation into the alleged threatening communications received by referee Kevin Clancy following Saturday's cinch Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers.

Kevin Clancy threats prompt referee strike warning amid Old Firm fall-out

Sky Sports pundit Andy Walker was left concerned by a conversation he heard from VAR headquarters. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Sky Sports pundit claims VAR advised Scottish referee to 'take easy way out'

VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA accused of treating fans with contempt as former referee blasts VAR errors

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Celtic, Kilmarnock, Rangers and Aberdeen will contest the Viaplay Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park this weekend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Referees and VAR officials for Viaplay Cup semi-finals confirmed

St. Johnstone boss Callum Davidson. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

St Johnstone boss calls for change to handball rule and admits player confusion

VAR has helped referees get 98 per cent of the big decisions correct since its introduction. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scottish Premiership benefits from VAR with 8% increase in correct decisions

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou believes VAR is becoming the 'star of the show' in Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou hits out over VAR teething problems - 'if not ready, don't start'

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