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henceforth known as "non-referee of the decade" :-)

unrelated but noting 10 years since Didds won "non-referee of the year". Happy anniversary! :)

Thanks so much for the inside track from NO! �� And yes, in the case of a player deliberately knocking it over a defender's head and regathering,...

Well, I guess that must be NO's reasoning, too. The definition of KO doesn't mention control though, only possession. Knock-on: When a player...

An interesting thread. I personally couldn't see anything but KO and I can't personally twist the laws wording or intent to manufacture anything else...

As ever, once the minutiae is examined, it is possible to argue almost anything. What I am sure about though is if PG blows that for a knock on, very...

summat like "Should you have asked the ref to overturn Wales' 1st try". Sensible? Bwa ha ha ha.

NO's interpretation would certainly provide more consistency, and in line with the interpretation of lost possession and the fly hack that tries to...

and when they are imediately straight batted we will then see if they cntinue to ask the same question over and over again. We'll see if the...

This. and quality typing from the Didds carp tiepin course ;-) 10/10 didds

I think youve answered your own question ;-) didds

I think control may be more important - than possession. The first bobble is loss of control, and if the first bobble was forward, need to regain...

I am fortunate enough to be in contact with Nigel and wrote to him about the seemingly contradictory information given in the videos. He replied at...

Doesn't this then turn on the definition of "possession"? According to the 2020 rule book: Possession: An individual or team in control of the...

WB doesn't quite address the specific Wales incident does he , but I thought WB video meant it was a KO (as uncontrolled all the way down )

You haven't specially mentioned the AWJ interview before ? What did you think was particularly stupid about it ?

Try reading skills. It was the AWJ interview that was particularly stupid. The EJ and OF interviews were just hackers, trying to get a reaction. ...

Yes.:)

I note NO and WB are taking the position that favours the other nation. I wonder if they are subconsciously trying not to seem biassed. Or am I...

what a mess. I would rather doubt that Nigel's content is officially vetted for Laws accuracy, by WR's official Laws dept. I just don't think WR...

Yes. Directly contradicts the Youtube video by WB. This has the WR logo on it so can we assume that this has been sanctioned by them and is the...

Well - Nigel Owens' whistle watch is actually an official WR publication, so presumably what he says is aligned to WR views NO explains it here - ...

she was asking a question that she know her interviewees have been forbidden to answer. asking that sort of question can be pretty effective...

+1 I even tidied up your typos for you.

the former - blown immediately.

I was thinking more along the lines of: The RFU is asking the distinguished members of the WR Laws Committee for clarification regarding Law 11...

She asked question that she new could not be answered. That is useless / appauling reporting. SAhe persisted wi =th the line when it was clear it was...

which is fine, don't completely agree, but we are in the ball park now. There was nothing egregious or 'appalling' about it For me - these were...

I don't think "deserve to be sacked" (of her or Gauzere), but I'd expect both of them to reflect and review honestly on a poor performance. Asking...

I think that WR would only make ruling if they think the Law is unclear. They ae not going to get involved in whether the ball hit his finger or his...