ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
REGISTER
LOGIN
ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
Saturday Oct 29, 2022

Fans and pundits outraged at hugely controversial ref call

Harlequins’ win over London Irish has been called ‘unjust’ by Ugo Monye – after a collision in the air was left unpunished in the dying embers of the game.

Irish, who were comfortably the best team on the day were leading 24-21 with the clock seconds away from the 80th minute. At this point, a contestable kick was challenged by Matthews from Harlequins and Van Rensburg from London Irish.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Irish No.12 beat Matthews to the ball and was then seemingly smacked onto the ground while in the air and landed awkwardly on his head.

It seemed like a certain penalty at least, and many people in the rugby community are shocked that the TMO or referee did not pick it up.

What compounded things for the away side is that Harlequins kept hold of the ball, won a penalty and eventually scored a winning try in the 85th minute – to cap of a completely crazy end to the match.

It is safe to say even Harlequins supporters will see the game as a lucky escape for their team.

ADVERTISEMENT

 

Related Articles

  • 47 WEEKS AGO

    Rees-Zammit shows surreal speed in mesmerising...

  • 48 WEEKS AGO

    New Zealand Rugby 'forgets' about Women's...

  • 48 WEEKS AGO

    Welsh International Sinks Stormers With Pin...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    South African schoolboy produces the greatest goosey in the sport

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Highlights video shows just why Vakatawa’s return is so highly anticipated

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Individual brilliance as player scores off his own kick off

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Match Report: Australia challenge the All Black HAKA in extraordinary test

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Tom Curry receives ban following red card tackle against Argentina

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Off the ball 'punches' being called out by fans following All Blacks vs Springbok match

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Scott Barrett's World Cup on the rocks following reckless shoulder charge

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Bizarre tackle school video divides viewers

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Springbok fans given a scare as Kolbe takes back-breaking hit

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Dane Coles stunned as he hears news of Steve Hansen joining the Wallabies

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Moment of madness leads to incredible Springbok score

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Highlights video shows just why Vakatawa’s return is so highly anticipated

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Individual brilliance as player scores off his own kick off

View All

Funnies

  • 1 DAY AGO

    Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber offers ice cold response at the press conference

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    Stone Cole’d: Dan Cole channels his inner Steve Austin in brilliant behind the scenes action

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    Chaos ensues as off-field substitute is caught up in try scoring opportunity

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Springboks set to sing additional song post national anthem in future test matches

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Brian O'Driscoll unburdens himself with huge confession in classic Guinness advert

View All

Amateur

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 11 HOURS AGO

    The three key takeaways from the ‘Eddie Jones press conference’

  • 13 HOURS AGO

    Antoine Dupont potentially able to return ahead of the Quarter-finals

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Drew Mitchell Vs. Johnny Sexton: The untold story

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Namibia captain receives awful backlash from trolls on social media following unfortunate DuPont hit

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    Exclusive: David Campese calls for inquiry into Australian rugby as he provides explosive thoughts on the World Cup

View All