Tag: officiating standards
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NTFL Umpires: FIFO Growth Blamed for Declining Standards
Umpiring Standards Under Pressure in the NTFL The Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) is facing a challenge beyond the usual on-field battles. A growing concern among umpires is the way FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) work patterns are reshaping the officiating ranks and, some say, lowering the league’s on-field standards. The issue is not a simple one-night…
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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,…