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If you listen the referee’s chat with both captains afterwards, he tells Red there is no high tackle, and the restart should be a lineout, except Black 10 had run in to get involved from so far away,...

Not sure if you watched the game or the short replay. Owen Farrell wouldn’t let the match referee alone.
Tag rugby laws: All players must respect the authority of the referee. They must not...

Of course. The ball can often hit the posts and land on the field of play, any back worth his salt will be alive to the chance to chase up and dot the ball down in the in-goal, attacking or...

Yes I agree restarting with a lineout would not have ended well. But most of Munster’s backs had also run in to join the fray. Perhaps he was getting fed-up with Owen Farrell constantly bending his...

Sideline scuffle, as hooker loses his calm with opposition medic.


https://youtu.be/B0wW0GKq2aQ

To be honest, I am far more interested in what we think about the French referee’s use of the...

I think it all depends. If he was shot to the head by that South African coach, then you’d probably be best calling the police, rather than an ambulance.

I notice the commentary was in French. This happened years ago at my local club.
See this Discussion thread: Reversing-a-decision-after-(incorrectly)-awarding-a-try

Good point. With eighty minutes on the clock, I think there’s a temptation to call time.
https://youtu.be/9fT1TzIrRTw


Would we keep everyone on the pitch, if we saw the linesman flag foul...

It was against Scotland that.
Japan beat Ireland by demolishing an Irish scrum, when Ireland had the ball at the number 8’s feet and were trying to get a scrum penalty from the referee. The Cherry...

You are right in saying it’s not covered by the laws of the game. If it’s an RFU adult match, then why not?
Regulation 13.6.4 (d)
Any delay from the specified or agreed kick-off time may be...

Or RFU Régulation 9 if you are in England
9.5 In respect of all other adult and age grade matches or training sessions, participants and all those involved (including coaches, players, parents and...

You could also use
9.27 A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship.
or
9.28Respect the referee’s authority.
I have definitely seen coaches/captains keep...

The legislation under Thatcher was aimed specifically at allowing out of town shopping centers, not Prince Charles style carbuncles in general. Removing the word architect from the contracts was...

Yeah, so watch you step mate!
:pepper:
No it’s not entirely true. Robbie gave me moderating powers over the French forums, when we had a spike of French Referees on here after their RWC....

For over 50 years nobody in Wales batted an eyelid at WRFU, now suddenly it’s disrespectful. Sounds like the Monty Python sketch on the Judean People's Front, not to be confused with the People's...

But at the same time, I suspect Native Americans aren’t so politically correct and would be proud to play for the Redskins if they had the opportunity. Political correctness doesn’t help those in...

Put me on your ignore list please, be my guest.

Would Welsh supporters boo the Marseillaise if the French Barbarians played in Cardiff?

https://youtu.be/_BrWmw5ejIU

It would appear that it...

The Barbarians have been playing God save the Queen since before I was born. Perhaps it’s time you lot caught up?
That you know some Irish oiks, sure. Every country has some.

Clips from 2017, 2016, even back in 1973 too


https://youtu.be/c_aG1W3XMpg

So no sorry, only in Cardiff does it seem normal to think about such f—-i g nonsense. The Baabas didn’t simply adopt...

No one thought to boo it last year either. With players from nine different countries and Johan 'Rassie' Erasmus as coach with a broad smile on his face.


https://youtu.be/dWx3484kr4s

So...

It’s not that clear at all.

A fortnight ago nobody booed it. Rory Best looked equally uncomfortable with it.

https://youtu.be/ZXWA1cmDfls

Compare it for yourself, to 80,000 Irish supporters

https://youtu.be/CQ6-bYixpYE

WRU was called WRFU from 1881 until 1934. So what problem do you have with some people calling rugby Rugby Football? It’s not a big deal. In France they no longer use the term Union they call...

Such a picky guy. I meant Welsh Rugby Union and believe me they are very jealous of the IRFU financial model. So much so they copied the Provinces setup for Wales. Our stadiums are full on match...

By which time the Crescent and star had become an Islamic symbol. Read the club history about the origins.