0
![Not allowed!](images/buttons/down_dis.png)
![Not allowed!](images/buttons/up_dis.png)
The National Rugby Championship is claiming the world's first "own try" after a refereeing blunder led to North Harbour Rays forward Mitch Lewis touching down for the Sydney Stars.
The Rays were defending their line at a ruck during the match at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on Thursday evening when Lewis tore the ball free and placed it back on his own try line.
Referee Ian Smith, who was unsighted, consulted the TV official and prop Lewis was left dumbfounded when a try was awarded to the Stars rather than a five-metre scrum.
The howler did not prove decisive as the Stars turned out 49-40 winners for their first victory in their final match of the inaugural season, the try officially awarded to their hooker James Willan.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-1...in-nrc/5821736
"12 Years aSupporter" starring the #SeaOfBlue
Now with video:
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/un...16-117e99.html
"12 Years aSupporter" starring the #SeaOfBlue
I see a Twitter from Brett Sheehan asking if the TMO was Angus Gardiner![]()
Im surprised it wasnt George Ayub
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
I heard the ref say "Michael"
I thought his last name was Freddy![]()
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
And the good news is the standard of reffing is improving!
May the FORCE be with you!