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Refereeing Over Time
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:03 pm
by Niegs
Remember when refs weren't trying to be best mates with players?
Re: Refereeing Over Time
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:28 am
by Kiwias
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.
Re: Refereeing Over Time
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:05 am
by Enzedder
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.
Re: Refereeing Over Time
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:48 am
by Kawazaki
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.
Re: Refereeing Over Time
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:05 am
by Enzedder
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.
