Watching a very enjoyable Ulster v Connacht game at the moment. 5 tries already in the first half and both teams playing lovely open, running rugby. Bonus point in the bag for Ulster too.
I have a question about the bonus-point winning try. I trust at some point video evidence will be there. It was scored at about 27 minutes on the game clock for those with iPlayer.
Scenario: Ulster kick long and the ball stays infield, forcing Connacht to bring the ball over the touchline. Lineout to Ulster thus. Winger takes the ball, stands on the mark, and is looking for the quick throw option. A little hesitation and then he gives the ball to a teammate standing free. He runs in from just outside the 22m to dot it down.
Now, the referee (who's been excellent IMO) refers to the TMO and asks to look at the lineout. To paraphrase what he asks of the TMO and also says to Connacht's captain when allowing the try:
"the ball went towards Connacht, I'm happy with that".
I am confused. My opinion is it was a regular lineout, not a QTI, but in both cases if the ball has gone towards Connacht's side (ie forward) we have a not straight lineout or incorrectly taken quickie?
I have a question about the bonus-point winning try. I trust at some point video evidence will be there. It was scored at about 27 minutes on the game clock for those with iPlayer.
Scenario: Ulster kick long and the ball stays infield, forcing Connacht to bring the ball over the touchline. Lineout to Ulster thus. Winger takes the ball, stands on the mark, and is looking for the quick throw option. A little hesitation and then he gives the ball to a teammate standing free. He runs in from just outside the 22m to dot it down.
Now, the referee (who's been excellent IMO) refers to the TMO and asks to look at the lineout. To paraphrase what he asks of the TMO and also says to Connacht's captain when allowing the try:
"the ball went towards Connacht, I'm happy with that".
I am confused. My opinion is it was a regular lineout, not a QTI, but in both cases if the ball has gone towards Connacht's side (ie forward) we have a not straight lineout or incorrectly taken quickie?