Twitter's leading referee harasser banned.

[Torquemada 1420]

A two-week ban is a nonsense. Each time he does this he should receive a progressively longer ban. Two years for any further instances, and after that a lifetime ban from any involvement in international rugby.

Once again, the rugby authorities show themselves to be inept, inconsistent clowns.

[Ymx]

He must be... I liked Owens too. But I like Barnes.. he's always tough at the start of games so players know to not fcuk him about... end up with cleaner rucks... I like him... apart from 2007 of course...

No, he’s a dreadful snearing tit. I found this for the first time the other day, which I didn’t even recall.



He was hell bent on permitting this. Listen to the language he uses. Determined to quickly brush over a review of forward pass, possible knock on, or even offside (if not a knock on).

He’d made his mind up on an outcome, and didn’t want to be corrected. Owens trying to help him, but no.

Terrible reffing.

Like I say, he gives Rassie plenty of material.

Cue the calling of sour grapes, yada yada yada …

The great thing is we don't let injustices like that bother us...

indeed Grandad

[troglodiet]

I was at Varsity with Rassie.
Leopards don't change their spots.

What was he like back then?

Like he is now, only thinner.

I always wondered the roads in Bloemfontein doesn't have white lines....

[Insane_Homer]

Shirley he can just claim some oke paid $8 to Musk to impersonated him?

[Sards]

It's really poor form that Barnes and his family are getting threatened because of Rassie. It's bullshit. Can't believe South African fans are so gullible

[Chilli]

What was he like back then?

Like he is now, only thinner.

I always wondered the roads in Bloemfontein doesn't have white lines....

I snort of wondered the same.

[fishfoodie]

The Beeb basically confirming that Refs don't want to Ref SA games.

Erasmus' conduct, and the frenzied reaction of some South Africa supporters towards the officials involved and their families, is in danger of leading to a refereeing crisis in the world game.

The BBC understands there are a growing number of referees who are increasingly reluctant to take charge of matches involving the Springboks.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/63705156

He needs to be told, one more squeak, & you'll be banned for life.

[JM2K6]

If you follow any rugby accounts on Twitter with any kind of following, if they ever criticise SA there's a flood of Saffers piling into them. It's a bit like India with the cricket.

[Gumboot]

The Beeb basically confirming that Refs don't want to Ref SA games.

Erasmus' conduct, and the frenzied reaction of some South Africa supporters towards the officials involved and their families, is in danger of leading to a refereeing crisis in the world game.

The BBC understands there are a growing number of referees who are increasingly reluctant to take charge of matches involving the Springboks.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/63705156

He needs to be told, one more squeak, & you'll be banned for life.

Smit's bang on the money regarding Erasmus imo, and he makes some other good points about players respecting the refs (and captains!):

'Men's game needs ego check'

Smit, meanwhile, urged South Africa to concentrate on playing rather than obsessing with referees, and wants to see a "reset" across the board in how officials are treated.

"I honestly believe there should be a penalty for any player who thinks they can help the referee referee the game," he said.

"The referees have to get control back. Everyone seems to think they have an influence over what the referee should be doing. When I was captain, when anyone else spoke they were disrespecting me, and the referee.

"Refereeing rugby is incredibly difficult. What we want is consistency and respect, and I think when we start giving that back to the referee the pressure will be off them [and they will] have more consistent performances.

"I would like referees to get back in charge and not have to defend themselves the whole time.

"Obviously we would all like referees to have perfect games every weekend. But I think it starts with the players. We have this very masculine, aggressive game in the men's game, and you watch the women's [World Cup] final and you don't see any of that going on.

"Maybe it is time for everyone across the board to do a little ego check, reset the clock, and get back to what made rugby great, which is being respectful."

[Guy Smiley]

That's very good from Smit, in an ideal world THAT would be trending.

[Paddington Bear]

Smit's spot on. Refs should ping people off the park for dissent and set the tone from there.

[sockwithaticket]

Listened to him saying all that on the BBC pod, there's nothing to disagree with. We do hear refs pulling the captains aside and telling them to talk to their teams about the amount of 'assistance' coming in from players, but that's too weak. It should be penalties right off the bat. There's a whole powow with the refs ahead of the match, so no one should be in any doubt as to what the expectations on them are.

[ASMO]

Listened to him saying all that on the BBC pod, there's nothing to disagree with. We do hear refs pulling the captains aside and telling them to talk to their teams about the amount of 'assistance' coming in from players, but that's too weak. It should be penalties right off the bat. There's a whole powow with the refs ahead of the match, so no one should be in any doubt as to what the expectations on them are.

Ref makes it clear at the pre game meeting there will be no assistance from the players, and that then only person who will be allowed to be speaking to them is the captain.

First offence, march them back 10, second offence, penalty, third offence, yellow card, that will quickly teach players they need to shut up and stop pretending to be kevballers.

[Biffer]

Saffer fans in a quandary now. Do they take the side of Rassie or Smit?

[Sandstorm]

Smit's spot on. Refs should ping people off the park for dissent and set the tone from there.

6 Irishmen in the sin bin together?

[fishfoodie]

Smit's spot on. Refs should ping people off the park for dissent and set the tone from there.

6 Irishmen in the sin bin together?

The Irish do their talking on the field, where the ref, & other officials can ping them if they feel their being lippy, they are perfectly free to penalize them, as above.

It's only guttersnipes like Rassie that take it off the field, & end up bringing officials families & twitter scum into it.

[Biffer]

Smit's spot on. Refs should ping people off the park for dissent and set the tone from there.

6 Irishmen in the sin bin together?

Sexton will play until he's forty five as he'll only be on the pitch for six minutes each week.

[Uncle fester]

Smit's spot on. Refs should ping people off the park for dissent and set the tone from there.

6 Irishmen in the sin bin together?

Sexton will play until he's forty five as he'll only be on the pitch for six minutes each week.

Good way to keep him fresh for a few world cups.

[Paddington Bear]

Smit's spot on. Refs should ping people off the park for dissent and set the tone from there.

6 Irishmen in the sin bin together?

Do not threaten me with a good time sir

[JM2K6]

6 Irishmen in the sin bin together?

Sexton will play until he's forty five as he'll only be on the pitch for six minutes each week.

Good way to keep him fresh for a few world cups.

Also good practice for the average length of Ireland's stay at a world cup

[Guy Smiley]

Sexton will play until he's forty five as he'll only be on the pitch for six minutes each week.

Good way to keep him fresh for a few world cups.

Also good practice for the average length of Ireland's stay at a world cup

[Uncle fester]

Sexton will play until he's forty five as he'll only be on the pitch for six minutes each week.

Good way to keep him fresh for a few world cups.

Also good practice for the average length of Ireland's stay at a world cup

Was going to go with that but thought it a bit too obvious.

[JM2K6]

Good way to keep him fresh for a few world cups.

Also good practice for the average length of Ireland's stay at a world cup

Was going to go with that but thought it a bit too obvious.

Appreciate the assist

[Insane_Homer]

Rassie is amature and got some way to catch up with ROG..

BBC: Ronan O'Gara: La Rochelle head coach suspended for 10 weeks, his fourth ban in a year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63734526

[Ymx]

Listened to him saying all that on the BBC pod, there's nothing to disagree with. We do hear refs pulling the captains aside and telling them to talk to their teams about the amount of 'assistance' coming in from players, but that's too weak. It should be penalties right off the bat. There's a whole powow with the refs ahead of the match, so no one should be in any doubt as to what the expectations on them are.

Ref makes it clear at the pre game meeting there will be no assistance from the players, and that then only person who will be allowed to be speaking to them is the captain.

First offence, march them back 10, second offence, penalty, third offence, yellow card, that will quickly teach players they need to shut up and stop pretending to be kevballers.

That’s it, and how it use to be reffed. Back chat was a penalty and possibly 10 yards.

You’d have never got away with what Faz said to the ref.

[Slick]

Rassie is amature and got some way to catch up with ROG..

BBC: Ronan O'Gara: La Rochelle head coach suspended for 10 weeks, his fourth ban in a year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63734526

I was reading that earlier. Well done to the French authorities for coming down hard, but how the hell does ROG gets bans like that and Rassie gets a couple of weeks

[Sards]

Rassie is amature and got some way to catch up with ROG..

BBC: Ronan O'Gara: La Rochelle head coach suspended for 10 weeks, his fourth ban in a year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63734526

I was reading that earlier. Well done to the French authorities for coming down hard, but how the hell does ROG gets bans like that and Rassie gets a couple of weeks

I wondered the same. Now they want to have a chat with Rassie.

[Enzedder]

Rassie is amature and got some way to catch up with ROG..

BBC: Ronan O'Gara: La Rochelle head coach suspended for 10 weeks, his fourth ban in a year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63734526

I think they are both immature rather than amateur.

[Simian]

Listened to him saying all that on the BBC pod, there's nothing to disagree with. We do hear refs pulling the captains aside and telling them to talk to their teams about the amount of 'assistance' coming in from players, but that's too weak. It should be penalties right off the bat. There's a whole powow with the refs ahead of the match, so no one should be in any doubt as to what the expectations on them are.

Ref makes it clear at the pre game meeting there will be no assistance from the players, and that then only person who will be allowed to be speaking to them is the captain.

First offence, march them back 10, second offence, penalty, third offence, yellow card, that will quickly teach players they need to shut up and stop pretending to be kevballers.

That’s it, and how it use to be reffed. Back chat was a penalty and possibly 10 yards.

You’d have never got away with what Faz said to the ref.

what did he say? missed that

[Ymx]

Farrell could be heard saying to Mathieu Raynal: “You’re only looking for one team, ref.”

Raynal responded: “I’m looking for both.”

To which Farrell said: “Doesn’t feel like it.”

Ironically when I google searched it, I picked the top article, but look at the second one and the date of it.




I don’t think he ticked that box, in the challenge he set for himself.

[Kiwias]

Listened to him saying all that on the BBC pod, there's nothing to disagree with. We do hear refs pulling the captains aside and telling them to talk to their teams about the amount of 'assistance' coming in from players, but that's too weak. It should be penalties right off the bat. There's a whole powow with the refs ahead of the match, so no one should be in any doubt as to what the expectations on them are.

Ref makes it clear at the pre game meeting there will be no assistance from the players, and that then only person who will be allowed to be speaking to them is the captain.

First offence, march them back 10, second offence, penalty, third offence, yellow card, that will quickly teach players they need to shut up and stop pretending to be kevballers.

Yep.

[OomStruisbaai]

[Slick]

Appropriate use of a childs image I guess.

[OomStruisbaai]

Appropriate use of a childs image I guess.

It's him. Looking at the cheating refs.

[Slick]

Appropriate use of a childs image I guess.

It's him. Looking at the cheating refs.

[Insane_Homer]

World Rugby and Nigel Owens getting in on the act!

Shameful!

[Ymx]

Rassie claims victory

[Sards]

Rassie claims victory

There is so much support for Rassie. And they are all celebrating Rassie putting WR in its place.

[Biffer]

It’s a bit worrying how a lot of South Africans don’t understand how far they are alienating themselves for the rest of the rugby community over this.

[Ymx]

It’s a bit worrying how a lot of South Africans don’t understand how far they are alienating themselves for the rest of the rugby community over this.

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