Watch: umpires clash as controversial calls overshadow colleges classic
December 18, 2025
Terenure v Marist in the Br Bosco Cup via Clubber
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The umpires were the centre of attention in yesterday's Br Bosco Cup (Leinster Colleges Senior 'A' Football Championship) quarter-final between Marist College, Athlone and Terenure College.
In what was a Christmas cracker in Terenure, the Westmeath school prevailed 3-2 on penalties after the sides had finished level at 3-15 apiece after extra-time.
However, the game was overshadowed by a couple of contentious calls by the match officials, including a late point attempt for Terenure which one umpire awarded and the other waved wide. The referee eventually ruled out the score which, had it been awarded, would have sent Tenenure - who are a traditional rugby powerhouse - through to the semi-finals.
🌟AVIVA Game of the Week🌟
— Clubber (@clubber) December 17, 2025
🟣⚫ @TerenureCollege 3-15 (AET) (2)
🟡🔵 @MaristAthlone 3-15 (AET) (3)
Marist College Athlone win the Br. Bosco Cup on PENALTIES🤯This game had absolutely EVERYTHING, goals, 2 pointers, extra-time, penalties, PLENTY of controversy😅Describing this… pic.twitter.com/cQwwdpMHaW
TweetThe classic biased GAA umpire🤣😅
— Clubber (@clubber) December 17, 2025
Despite serious confusion, the ball went wide and we are heading to PENALTIES🤯
Tune in NOW on #ClubberTV pic.twitter.com/zdqvjHY8Rr
