Tag: Lood de Jager
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World Rugby urged to back referee after De Jager red card
Background: De Jager’s red card stirs debate The weekend’s Rugby Championship fixture carried more than the usual intensity, as Lood de Jager of the Springboks received a red card just before half-time. The decision, issued by referee Angus Gardner, instantly dominated post-match conversations and prompted a wave of scrutiny over officiating standards at the highest…
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Ex-ref boss calls for World Rugby leadership after De Jager red card
Rising tension after a controversial red card The sport of rugby is again under the microscope after Lood de Jager’s controversial dismissal saw the Springboks hit with a red card just before halftime in a high-stakes match. The decision, handed down by referee Angus Gardner, has sparked a wave of debate about consistency in officiating…
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Ex-referee chief urges World Rugby leadership after De Jager red card
A call for decisive leadership from World Rugby In the wake of Lood de Jager’s controversial red card against the Springboks, former referee administrator Owen Doyle has urged World Rugby to step forward and publicly back referee Angus Gardner. The incident, which saw de Jager dismissed before halftime, has stirred debate about officiating standards, consistency,…