would you always abandon for a pitch invader/streaker?
No I don't.You take the stance that there is no reason to believe that they are in further danger.
No I don't.
My stance is that your first duty is to try and calm down the situation in front of you before you have to decide on subsequent action. That will give you some information about the likelihood of further problems. If the idiot is quickly removed by home officials with approval from the rest of the crowd, I think you have good evidence that there will be no recurrence. If a major brawl develops then indeed abandonment becomes a front runner.
For the record I have seen a game abandoned by the referee following a brawl started by a spectator, and thoroughly approved of his action. So did the RFU Disciplinary Panel.
"Would" implies there is no room for any other action. If you had written "could", it would imply making an assessment on whatever information is available - which is my view.I'm not saying I would rush to abandonment - but it would be the ultimate conclusion of my thought process.
May, June, and July - the rugby off-season?Result - a three month ban [...]
May, June, and July - the rugby off-season?
Result - a three month ban and perpetual embarassment
Unfortunately the offended kid has been led to think he should sue.
Gladly in 'this side of the pond' he might get 1.50p for his sore shin but would probably have to pick up his own costs.
You mean the injured child, I believe. In principle, I really cannot see your objection here. If you were running down the street and someone deliberately stuck their foot out to trip you, why wouldn't you sue for any injury or damage caused? Or seek compensation when the criminal case came to trial?
Although if he suffered no more than bruising to the shin, then as you say damages would be pretty small.
Simple - It just isn't rugby
- it isn't British either -
I don't like ambulance chasing
Why is there talk of civil action?
Why is this not a criminal offence?
Why is there talk of civil action?
Why is this not a criminal offence?
Why not have both?
What do you think that outcome will be of criminal action?
Caution?
Trip to the magistrates and a £25 fine?
Obviously he was watching Monty Python's "the meaning of life"...