touch judge

noun

1. one of the two linesmen in rugby

Example Sentences

It goes down once and Sinckler believes Sio is dropping his bind and screams “Romain!” at touch judge Romain Poite 50 metres away on that side of the scrum to draw his attention.

From The Guardian

Cheika said the touch judge saw it, the TMO assessed at the footage and the citing “is the lack of confidence in the referees.”

From Washington Times

Cheika said the touch judge saw it, the TMO assessed at the footage and the citing “is the lack of confidence in the referees.”

From Seattle Times

“He’s short” says the touch judge but we’re still checking.

From The Guardian

As Smith prepares to officiate in his first major international match, as touch judge for Friday's Four Nations opener between Australia and Scotland in Hull, he talks to BBC Sport about:

From BBC