Streaker

Schoolgirl streaker to face consequences

On a lighter note, I think this sort of thing should be encouraged. In fact, I think every rugby match should have at least one female streaker. It's one thing I think we can all get behind. I look forward to the next Press Cup game I attend. :o)

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Referee Abuse

18-month ban disappoints rugby refs

Too bloody right it does. Once again the senior judicial panel have shown themselves to be completely gutless. A player manhandles a referee after being sent off and he gets a lousy 18 months. I say 5 years would have been more appropriate.

From talking to people around town I've heard that the Merivale Lincoln University team had to shield the referee from the player, does that sound like he didn't have any "violent intent". And this is also a player who has been suspended twice this season for off the ball shoulder charges, do we even want him in our game?

Once again, thank you gutless senior judicial panel, next time we have trouble getting enough referees for matches, I know exactly where I'll be looking.

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Referee Abuse

On-field brawl after player allegedly punches referee

I don't have an awful lot to say about this incident, it's all there in the article. I actually know Cameron, I was his coach during his first year refereeing and he's a really nice guy. It sounds to me like the players involved in this game were getting very carried away.

What I should point out is this was a division 5 club game, supposedly "social" rugby. And yet we have players niggling, taking cheap shots and eventually being sent off.

I would be very disappointed if this player didn't receive a life ban, I would also hope he is charged with assault. This is a blight on our game and should not be excused.

UPDATE: A source has just told me the player in question is currently serving a suspension handed down while playing for another club.

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