referee

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Quins had been warned over repeated infringements by referee Luc Ramos and when Will Evans was sin-binned, Sale took full advantage as Cowan-Dickie rumbled over at the back of a line-out maul.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In a tempestuous opening couple of minutes, St Helens' Jake Wingfield accused Brad O'Neill of spitting in his face, with referee Jack Smith putting the incident on report.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The referee spoke to both sets of coaching staff, Dutch defender Geertruida and Xhaka before restarting the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The referee, a tall woman with short blond hair, came in behind us just as the rain hit.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor