Lam fined for referee criticism
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Connacht coach Pat Lam has been fined £5,800 for his criticism of assistant referee Leighton Hodges following the recent
Pro12 defeat by Cardiff Blues.
Lam was angered by Hodges's officiating in Connacht's 18-17 defeat on 6 March when an injury-time converted try earned Cardiff a comeback win.
Just over £3,600 of the Connacht coach's fine has been suspended.
Pro12 disciplinary chief Jon Davis said match officials had to be protected from "attacks on their character".
"If coaches or others wish to provide feedback - positive or negative - on the performance of …
Pro12 defeat by Cardiff Blues.
Lam was angered by Hodges's officiating in Connacht's 18-17 defeat on 6 March when an injury-time converted try earned Cardiff a comeback win.
Just over £3,600 of the Connacht coach's fine has been suspended.
Pro12 disciplinary chief Jon Davis said match officials had to be protected from "attacks on their character".
"If coaches or others wish to provide feedback - positive or negative - on the performance of …
