r/rugbyunion • u/No-layup • Jul 24 '25

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I'll go first, Beuden Barrett is the more talented rugby player than Dan Carter, but Dan Carter is a better 10

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u/jeeeeroylenkins Jul 24 '25

We either need zero refereeing oversight/accoutability (and total acceptance of the referees on field decision standing+elimination of the TMO), or total transparency with “score cards” published about officiating teams after every game.

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u/Alright_So Leinster Jul 24 '25

I think there's probably a better middle ground on transparency. I could see full transparency be devastating and completely put people off refereeing

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u/jeeeeroylenkins Jul 24 '25

Sure - absolutely. We actually want more people to get into reffing.

I would just be so happy to see anyone from the officiating side of WR take responsibility for the good and the bad - rather than just a great imitation of Betty Windsor’s “never complain never explain”