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Video Review by Lanua Remains on Hold

Published January 13, 2026, 15:20
Video Review by Lanua Remains on Hold

Stéphane Lanua, the head referee of the Super League, remains firm in his decision not to broadcast video reviews of controversial plays from matches. This decision, previously announced, has not been revised despite discussions with representatives of the four major teams (Big-4). Lanua believes that the current climate is not conducive to analyzing contentious incidents, as there is a risk of escalating reactions and raising the tone regarding refereeing. Furthermore, weekly meetings with referees have not been scheduled, indicating the continued caution of the French head referee. The video reviews were usually broadcast every Tuesday, following a teleconference with the referees and observers. However, the current situation appears to have led to a temporary suspension of this practice.