Dear World Rugby: Do you actually pay these referees and TMOs?

Another weekend, another spate of controversial decisions by World Rugby's referees and Television Match Officials (TMOs).

Sep 25, 2022 - 13:36
182121
Dear World Rugby: Do you actually pay these referees and TMOs?

Another weekend, another spate of controversial decisions by World Rugby’s referees and Television Match Officials (TMOs).

ALSO READ | RASSIE ERASMUS RETURNS TO SPRINGBOKS AS WORLD RUGBY BAN ENDS

In the Springboks v Argentina clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, Australian referee Damon Murphy handed out 38 penalties in a match that dragged on – and on – for two hours and 11 minutes.

ALSO READ | SPRINGBOKS TAKE POSITIVES AFTER FALLING SHORT IN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Argentina were penalised 22 times while the Springboks were sanctioned on 16 occasions in a Test which also saw six yellow cards dished out.

ALSO READ | PLAYER RATINGS: WHO SHONE, WHO FLOPPED?

Without exception, all 12 matches in this year’s Rugby Championship contained controversy to some degree as World Rugby’s officials bumbled and fumbled their way – without any any recourse – through the 80 minutes (or longer).

World Rugby officials may decide World Cup winner

With just over a year until the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, one can’t help but feel the destination of the Webb Ellis Cup will be decided a shocking series of decisions by the officials on the day.

WATCH | HIGHLIGHTS: SPRINGBOKS V ARGENTINA

Watch in bewilderment below as the match official confound in Saturday’s match:

ALSO READ | HOW MANY RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES HAVE THE ALL BLACKS WON?

This article has been sourced from various publicly available news platforms around the world. All intellectual property rights remain with the original publishers and authors. Unshared News does not claim ownership of the content and provides it solely for informational and educational purposes voluntarily. If you are the rightful owner and believe this content has been used improperly, please contact us for prompt removal or correction.