scotland

'Penalty was the wrong call' says World Rugby review of Craig Joubert decision

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Following a review of the match officials' performance, as is standard protocol, World Rugby have confirmed that the decision made by Craig Joubert to award a penalty for Australia in the 78th minute...

BOD reviews the #RWC2015 quarter finals

1 decade ago

Brian O'Driscoll gives us his opinions on a weekend of action packed rugby with upsets, close calls, thrashings and one dubious refereeing decision. On Saturday, South Africa snatched a late win from...

Attack Craig Joubert for the difficult decisions he made against Scotland, and you are attacking the spirit of rugby

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Will Greenwood: Joubert's decisions were harsh on Scotland, but officials must be able to referee the game without fear of being abused or denigrated afterwards

It can be trying being Scottish - but this latest chapter at Twickenham really does take the Tunnock's Tea Cake

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

From going unbeaten at the doomed 1974 World Cup, to that match against Australia: it can hard being a Scotland supporter

Kenny Logan: I am devastated - chances like against Australia come once in a lifetime for Scotland

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Kenny Logan: I am devastated - it was not just Craig Joubert's last call, Scotland were hampered by his ineptitude throughout

World Rugby admit that Craig Joubert's decision to award a last minute penalty to Australia was incorrect

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

In a statement, World Rugby admitted that a scrum should have been awarded to Australia, rather than the penalty kick which cost Scotland the match

New Zealand’s demolition of France draws line through 2007 calamity | Graham Henry

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The All Blacks were superb in their quarter-final, presenting closure at last for the defeat in Cardiff eight years ago, but the fallen Celtic nations can exit with their heads held high after a weekend...

Five of the great World Cup controversies

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

South African referee Craig Joubert is firmly in the World Cup spotlight following a controversial finale to an immense quarter-final clash between Scotland and Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.

World Rugby CEO confirms full investigation into Craig Joubert behaviour will take place

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has confirmed that there will be a full review of the final minutes, and indeed entire match, following the highly controversial ending to the Scotland vs Australia quarter...