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As the ever-increasing clamour for added technology in Gaelic games continues unabated, Limerick star Gearóid Hegarty is firmly against the introduction of a GAA version of VAR in hurling. With ...

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UEFA has introduced new refereeing guidelines for the 2026-27 season aimed at reducing VAR interventions, strengthening the authority of on-field referees, and increasing effective playing time. UEFA ...