TMO
Sports abbreviation · Other Sports
| Stands for | Television match official |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
TMO stands for Television match official, an other sports abbreviation.
Video official in rugby union who reviews footage to help the referee decide on tries, foul play and other key incidents. The referee can ask "try or no try?" or seek specific checks.
Example: The TMO ruled the winger's foot was in touch before he grounded the ball.
Usage notes
First used in international rugby union in the early 2000s. Rugby league uses a video referee, called the Bunker in the NRL. Since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, many competitions have used a "bunker" review to decide whether yellow cards should be upgraded to red.