Maybe our refs aren't so bad? : Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:26 pm  

Would any RL refs have missed the obstruction for Scotlands try (about 2:15)? It was very subtle http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/21819019

Would any RL refs have missed the obstruction for Scotlands try (about 2:15)? It was very subtle http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/21819019

Re: Maybe our refs aren't so bad? : Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:19 pm  

The Union refs are brilliant!
They find and blow the whistle for between 60-80 infringements a game.
That's enforcing the rules for you!
Union is a stop start game and it's the brilliance of the refs that give them so many stoppages for line outs (then re-set), scrums (then re-set) endless penalties.
What would Union be without those fantastic assets that their referees are.
To compare, In the Leeds v Wigan game the first infringement was with 22 minutes gone. Hudds v Hull FC match 1st infringement with 23 minutes gone.
Just endless Rugby, pace, skill and tries scored. Both referees were very good.
Perhaps it shows that the refs give their game what the respective game wants.

Re: Maybe our refs aren't so bad? : Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:00 pm  

Father Ted wrote:

The Union refs are brilliant!

There'd be a lot of 0-0 draws without them.

Re: Maybe our refs aren't so bad? : Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:36 am  

vbfg wrote:

There'd be a lot of 0-0 draws without them.

nah......they would find a kicker who could land a 60m+ drop goal and pay them a fortune.....lol



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