Refereeing on Saturday last twixt teams comprised of club members who had not gone on tour, therefore right mixture of skill and fitness levels. Was warned beforehand that two players of one team had not played rugby since school and not for many years. The match was played in a fantastic spirit, helped by the superb weather and referee playing outstanding amounts of advantage to try to keep match open. There were no penalties for foul play, no collapsed scrums - although I did catch a winger nipping off the pitch to grab a quick kiss with a girl on the touchline, I penalised him for being selfish and not sharing with his team mates, and, indeed the ref!
A 22 DO was awarded to blue. The outhalf started jogging towards his 22 carrying the ball when he was tackled by one of these inexperienced players. Although a very soft tackle, the outhalf fell to ground probably more surprised than anything else, releasing the ball forwards. He then layin his 22 virtually crying with laughter, along with most of the players.
His prop forward, standing on the 22, picked up the loose ball and dropped out straight down field and promptly setoff in pursuit. The ball bounces into touch about the opposition's 22.
Apart from quiet word to the tackler, what decision do the collective think I should have given especially if this had been a serious match?
A 22 DO was awarded to blue. The outhalf started jogging towards his 22 carrying the ball when he was tackled by one of these inexperienced players. Although a very soft tackle, the outhalf fell to ground probably more surprised than anything else, releasing the ball forwards. He then layin his 22 virtually crying with laughter, along with most of the players.
His prop forward, standing on the 22, picked up the loose ball and dropped out straight down field and promptly setoff in pursuit. The ball bounces into touch about the opposition's 22.
Apart from quiet word to the tackler, what decision do the collective think I should have given especially if this had been a serious match?
