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RULE 2 - UMPIRES

There shall be two goal umpires at each end of the field of play. An Umpire shall stand outside each goalpost and behind the endline. The umpires shall remain at the same end for the duration of the game.

2.1 POWERS OF UMPIRES

The Umpires shall decide if a score is made, or if the ball has crossed the endline for a wide, or for a 45m or 65m free, subject to Rule 1.1 (v) above.

2.2 DUTIES OF UMPIRES

(i) The Umpires shall signal their decisions as follows:

  • (a) A 45m free in Football or a 65m free in Hurling by raising their arm upright, and then pointing directly infield, at the place where the ball passed over the endline.

  • (b) A wide by crossing both arms above the head.

  • (c) A score by raising a green flag for a goal or a white flag for a point, in front of the scoring space.

  • (d) A decision to disallow a score by crossing the flags at the center of the scoring space.

(ii) The Umpires shall bring to the notice of the referee, during a break in play, any instances of foul play in particular, rough or dangerous play, striking, hitting, or kicking, or unauthorised incursions onto the field of play, which have not been noticed by the Referee.