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November 05, 2007

Refs have to play their part

Posted by Editor on November 5, 2007 07:17 PM | 2 comments | Print | E-mail author

Daryl Gibson wants refs to help games flow
Glasgow player coach Daryl Gibson says Magners League referees have to do their bit to help teams play running rugby.

Daryl told the Glaswegian: "One of the major obstacles holding the game back in the northern hemisphere is the standard of refereeing.

"Referees aren't allowing the game to flow which leads to congestion at the breakdown.

"I understand the IRB are looking at rule changes regarding the breakdown and rucks - whether that will help who knows.

"What we're getting right now is teams not wanting to play running rugby in case of being penalised for doing so which leads to a lot of dour spectacles.

"Glasgow are a team who want to play an expansive game - as did Munster the other week.

"But unfortunately the referee took over and he made some obscure decisions for both teams.

"Hopefully you guys in the media will highlight this because people will not want to come and watch this type of game unless the refs allow the game to flow."

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Posted by bossco85 on November 5, 2007 08:04 PM | Reply to this comment

here here, glasgow have had some shockers recently, at least some body is willing to speak up!!

Posted by john b on November 5, 2007 10:54 PM | Reply to this comment

got to agree with that, you wonder where they pull some of these refs from who seem intent on anti-rugby

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