In some sports, officials who rule on the play (7)

I believe the answer is:

umpires

(Other definitions for umpires that I've seen before include "they want fair play" , "Officials at cricket matches" , "Referees for cricket marches" , "Sports adjudicators" , "Officials at cricket match" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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