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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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Brett McKay@BMcSportNov 6
My goodness Luke Pearce is an excellent referee.. #NationsChampionship..
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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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Neil Mulvey@MulveyNeilJun 6
Replying to @jim_demps
Anatomy lesson. The face is not on the top of the head.
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Riaan Louw@Ringo26May 5
I'm adding nothing of value. Only toxicity.
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Oom Rugby
@Oom_RugbyApr 6
Replying to @Nigelrefowens
@Nigelrefowens , I wanted to ask your opinion if you had a moment. Below , Charles Ollivon (black 7) in the in-goal area on his knees . Stormers will carry into him and he will hold the player up even though he is not on his feet. My understanding is that this was legal. Ollivon is not in the field of play, so tackle laws dont apply. Instead of a tackle , it is deemed to be "held up". Ollivon can soak up the carry and get under it but he doesnt have to be on his feet. Correct reading of this? 🙏🏻
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Will Owen@will_owen9Apr 4
That’s phenomenal composure from Charles Ollivon, knowing the laws inside out with his in-goal tackle in the final act of the game. Absolutely clutch. Utter belter of a game.
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TheJournal.ie@thejournal_ieMar 17
Investigation suggests one account holder linked to the abuse is a member of a rugby club in Ireland jrnl.ie/6986735t
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BBC Sport
@BBCSportMar 14
Are you not entertained?! 😅 (Yes, we are!) 🍿
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Jeff Neville@TheLooseHMar 7
Men’s Test rugby is in the best place it’s ever been. That is a fact.
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A-P@rugby_apFeb 21
Was at Twickenham today. Very fun. Pollock refusing to go off after his yellow a particular highlight.
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Geraint Davies@daviesGDDFeb 14
Replying to @IamAustinHealey
Well, the way it works is that if a player performs a reckless, dangerous act - they get penalised. When they do that twice they get a red card. Hope that helps x
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Prendergast’s glaring weakness is his defence. His general gameplay and skill set is very good, I can assure you he is not the issue in this Ireland team. Ireland are definitely not a better outfit when Crowley starts, such a forced argument based on the Sexton and ROG debates
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A-P@rugby_apFeb 5
I don’t think that things are as catastrophic for Ireland as some are making out. Their front row (depleted as it was) held out well against a much fancied French scrum. McCloskey and Osborne both had very good outings too. Definite positives to take away.
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Will Owen@will_owen9Feb 5
Seen more from the adverts than I have from Ireland in the first half
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Neither side at their best, but that was a proper inter-pro battle Nasty, gnarly, tight, tense and gripping Neither side deserved to lose it in truth, but it proves what we knew; this rivalry is never dead
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Neil Treacy@neil_treacy27 Dec 2025
Yes, tries are great, but watching Leinster and Munster knock the snot out of each other on a winter night is brilliant entertainment. Thomond is hopping. #MUNvLEI
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HG Rugby@HuwGriffinRugby13 Dec 2025
Toulouse done a Scotland.
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Neil Treacy@neil_treacy23 Nov 2025
This Springboks team are so good, the best way to stop them might be to just play to their ego, and let them win so many scrum penalties that they forget about the scoreboard. Almost happened last night. In short, the Homer Simpson boxing gameplan.
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