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Ireland were fortunate to escape a card against Scotland

Owen Doyle: It’s time to pull back TMO power and place it in the referee’s hands

Scotland's Finn Russell and Referee Nic Berry during Ireland's victory on Saturday night. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Scotland's Finn Russell and Referee Nic Berry during Ireland's victory on Saturday night. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Owen Doyle
Mon Oct 09 2023 - 18:50

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Owen Doyle

Owen Doyle

Owen Doyle, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a former Test referee and former director of referees at the Irish Rugby Football Union
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