Ian Tempest
Tempest is an English television match official known for his role in reviewing critical plays during high-stakes rugby matches.
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Ian Tempest is the TMO.
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Australia· 2025-11-15
Ian Tempest was the TMO who assisted in the decision-making process during the match.
Unwarranted Tadhg Beirne dismissal highlighted a problem in rugby officiating – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-03
Ian Tempest, the television match official, shaped the initial tone of the conversation.
Tadhg Beirne a victim of the new laws as his day ends early at Soldier Field – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Ian Tempest was the TMO who could have tracked the movements of Wafer during the incident.
It is nonsense that Berthoumieu’s biting sanction was reduced for apologising – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Ian Tempest is the television match official for the match.
Japan 24-19 Wales: Hosts hit back to add to tourists' woes
United Kingdom· 2025-07-05
The TMO, Ian Tempest, brought several marginal issues to Karl Dickson’s attention.
Rugby players seem to think they can interrogate referees. It needs to stop – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-17
TMO: Ian Tempest (England).
Ireland at their collective best can overcome French force and flair – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
The toughest of calls by the officials needed a forensic examination by the TMO, Ian Tempest.
Fortune favoured Ireland as calm refereeing prevailed in Cardiff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
the English TMO Ian Tempest correctly deemed that Mee had knocked on slightly short of the line.
Ireland secure Triple Crown after stemming Welsh revival in Cardiff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
