Referees

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

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'

The VAR nerve centre will be at Clydesdale House, Glasgow.

Beaton has his say on VAR and reveals 'crushing blow' on early refereeing career

Referee Willie Collum shows a red card to John Lundstram during Hibs' 2-2 draw with Rangers.

Hibs-Rangers reaction: Unfair criticism, infuriating Kent, ratings

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship opening weekend

Referee Jaco Peyper of South Africa makes a call during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland last weekend.

Allan Massie: Rugby referees need to be bolder

Sometimes the punishment that emanates from a scrum does not fit the crime.

The scrum is a problem for rugby - lawmakers now face a crucial choice

John Beaton and Bobby Madden have been appointed to the Scottish Cup semi-finals next weekend.

Referees named for Celtic v Rangers semi-final and Edinburgh derby

Referees in Scotland have gone through VAR training and could implement the system from the SPFL restart if the majority of clubs are in favour. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Date and criteria set for SPFL clubs' vote on VAR

Referee reviews the VAR monitor for a potential penalty during Rangers and Red Star Belgrade. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

VAR operator sought for Scottish football - and is the salary worth it?

Don Robertson was part of the SFA's VAR training at Hampden this week (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'It's a horrible feeling': Grade 1 ref's verdict and hopes for VAR

Robbie Neilson is booked by Kevin Clancy.

Neilson has say on Allan and Livi booking

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous was sent off against Rangers. Picture: SNS

Why there's little point in VAR in Scottish football

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Glasgow Warriors co-captain Fraser Brown felt the Captain's Challenge experiment undermined referees. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Fraser Brown offers frank assessment of Captain’s Challenge experiment

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for cinch Premiership season 2021-22
Officials have been named for all six Premiership fixtures on the opening weekend of the cinch SPFL season.

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

Match referees for Scottish Cup QF and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership, Championship and Betfred Cup final

Hamilton manager Brian Rice shares his frustration with Hibs Martin Boyle at half-time after his defender, Jamie Hamilton, had been sent off for a challenge on the Easter Road goalscorer. Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group

Hamilton and Hibs managers left at odds over impact of controversial red card

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard (right) speaks to referee Kevin Clancy

Support Scottish referees call from Rangers boss Steven Gerrard

Dundee United manager Micky Mellon during the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and St Johnstone at Tannadice Park on January 12, 2021, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Training goes tech for snow-bound Tannadice stars

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

James Forrest is back in training with Celtic (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

James Forrest returns to Celtic training

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

Midweek SPFL referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees January 22-24

Rangers' Ianis Hagi (R) challenges Hibs' Joe Newell in the box during the Boxing Day clash at Ibrox but the midfielder was denied a penalty. Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group

Newell frustrated with referee incosistencies in Rangers defeat

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