Rugby World Cup

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

The game seems to be gaining in popularity. Great to watch top skills!

Watched part of a rugby match the other day, I was very impressed by the referee skills and the fact that the players accept his judgement. Something soccer players should take as an example
Believe it or not: soccer referees have been injured and killed(!) by angry players.

[Lynn Eades]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Watched part of a rugby match the other day, I was very impressed by the referee skills and the fact that the players accept his judgement. Something soccer players should take as an example
Believe it or not: soccer referees have been injured and killed(!) by angry players.

So the game IS growing in popularity then?

(I said this because Hanno watched some of it)

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

I was very impressed by the referee skills and the fact that the players accept his judgement.

Well, except for the Scots baying for ref Joubert's blood over one particular decision!