Refereeing Over Time

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Niegs
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Remember when refs weren't trying to be best mates with players? :lol:

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Kiwias
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I came across this delightful quote from the referee of the first match between England and Scotland on 27 March, 1871.
When an umpire is in doubt, I think he is justified in deciding against the side which makes most noise. They are probably in the wrong.
I reckon it applies just as well today.
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Definitely - and winding up the home crowd with a smile or a wink was definitely supported by fellow refs.

Gave us something to laugh about in the changing sheds.
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Enzedder wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:05 am ...and winding up the home crowd with a smile or a wink was definitely supported by fellow refs.


That gets you a 14-week ban in England. 🙄
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Kawazaki wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:48 am
Enzedder wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:05 am ...and winding up the home crowd with a smile or a wink was definitely supported by fellow refs.


That gets you a 14-week ban in England. 🙄
I am not talking about pro rugby - this was village grass roots club stuff.

Players from both sides definitely interacted with the crowd here and I bet they do there now too.
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