Just like a bad sequel I'm back to whinge about the standard of refereeing in saturday night's heart-stopper at Lang Park. Craig Joubert is widely regarded as the world's best whistle blower. I disagree. I would argue that he and his team of flag wavers have absolutely no feel for the game in front of … Continue reading Referee Induced Anger 2
Tag: Wayne Barnes
Organised Crime, er Sport
I know some people....good people. According to the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, 25% of professional sport is controlled by organised crime. David Howman is convinced that doping and match-fixing are one in the same. So, does that mean Chris Cairns is allegedly part of an organised crime syndicate? Lou Vincent? Does this also … Continue reading Organised Crime, er Sport
Idiots with whistles…
I watched the All Blacks v South Africa game from Johannesburg and shuddered with terror as Wayne Barnes ran out to officiate. I sit here watching the Aussies play the Pumas, I thought it should be an ok game given that Nigel Owens is the man with whistle. How wrong was I? The game from … Continue reading Idiots with whistles…


