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Couch Referee

@CouchReferee

All things rugby. Trying to give an insight into refereeing decisions. Discussions welcomed and encouraged. Former Rugby Referee, Current Coach

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Joined February 2022
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Hi all. I made this account after seeing a lot of discussion about rugby refereeing decisions in recent times. I hope to provide anyone with some extra context as to why referees would make the decision. I hope to eventually learn how to post clips on this but I am new so time 1/
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Yep vs Ireland in 2017
Rhiannon (@RhiRhiOnRugby) profile pictureRhiannon@RhiRhiOnRugbyNov 14
Has any South African side ever just lost because the other team was better? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Brett McKay@BMcSportNov 6
My goodness Luke Pearce is an excellent referee.. #NationsChampionship..
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Where did they say this ? Was this in Clayton post match ? Anyone have link to the quote
Overthehillprop (@Overthehillprop) profile pictureOverthehillprop@OverthehillpropOct 24
So Munster have the footage and claim it shows the foul play incident on Coombes. First off that's not a good look for the officiating team and the TMO in particular. Not great for whichever Leinster player is involved either.
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Harry Byrne still out with Concussion is a worrying.
Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) profile pictureLeinster Rugby
@leinsterrugbyOct 19
🆕 Jordan Larmour will be further assessed as he reintegrates into training. 📰 Read the full injury report on bit.ly/3Ua2dxQ
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Officiating team have gotten those two incidents wrong. Shayne Bolton clipped by Mackenzie Duncan. No TMO intervention, play on. Josh Murphy clipped Glasgow player and they look at it 12 times and conclude with Penalty and YC #GLAvCON #URC
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This is what I was talking about
Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) profile picturePat McCarry@patmccarryOct 9
This was the thwack on Shayne Bolton that did not worry the officials too much
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Jack Carty (@JackCarty10) profile picture
Jack Carty
@JackCarty10Oct 9
Zero consistency with what gets shown as a replay on stadium screens. Clear headbutt and not even checked.
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Cian Tracey@CianTracey1Sep 27
Rugby has gotta sort out its technology issues. Andrea Piardi on the blower to his TMO.
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If Etzebeth is off for a head knock we have interchange now. And the bench is a farce. If he is back on it’s an admission that they were faking the head knock because they would not have risked him.. #AUSvRSA
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Couch Referee (@CouchReferee) profile pictureCouch Referee@CouchRefereeSep 12
Hey Josh We all saw what you did there, Hiding for the SA try. #RSAvNZL #WorldGreatestRivalry
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Hey Josh We all saw what you did there, Hiding for the SA try. #RSAvNZL #WorldGreatestRivalry
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Anyone else think that was held up #NZLvIRE
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Scotland running straight into South African Defenders. #RSAvSCO
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Casey very ropey so far Frawley struggling massively and shown that he is missing minutes at 10 Jansen & Timoney going well #IREvJPN
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Not sure how you can watch that match this morning and think Sam Prendergast was the problem. Biggest issues Lineout,Scrum Breakdown and Phase play D Was it a great performance? No but you swear he made a mistake every time he touched the ball. #AUSvIRE
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Neil Mulvey@MulveyNeilJun 6
Replying to @jim_demps
Anatomy lesson. The face is not on the top of the head.
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Ah yes just what England a missing a defence coach!
RugbyInsideLine (@RugbyInsideLine) profile pictureRugbyInsideLine
@RugbyInsideLineMay 30
BREAKING: Reports are emerging from France that Shaun Edwards is set to leave France with immediate effect. The RFU need to be ready quickly. It’s time to bring the most decorated Six Nations coach home!
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#CONvMUN
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