DocP
Referees in England
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I'm sorry, for me you can't do that. It is not backed up by law just the refs feeling at that moment. If a side is winning by 42 points and you deny them the chance of an extra 3 and they lose the league and don't get promoted on a points scored of 1 where does that put you on the "fairness" scale. They lost the chance to win the league and the outcome of next season on a decision that you can not back up in law but how you felt at the time.yes, they might fit into the deep breath and here we go category.
yep.. but let's say the score is 42 points to 5 (in either direction)
I'd just end the game
If you prolong it by restarting the game there is no upside to anyone.
but there is a possible downside -- you are naturally expecting Blue to tap and kick to touch to end the game -- but they decide they are going to play on in order to teach a lesson to Red#6 .
I hear what you ar saying, and technically correct. But also some pragmatism can be appropriate.
You say there is no upside to anyone but you don't know that at the time unless you have studied the league table in detail and know all the permiatations of your decision and bring those onto the field with you.
Stick to the book for me. Then outcome is not based on a decision the ref has made. Rugby these days is more than just the 80 mins on the field there are many consequences that happen off the field of play. Yes, I know the chances are slim to none but why put yourself in that position. Stick to what can be backed up in law.
If blue decide to "teach a lesson to Red#6" that is their call but they will then suffer the concequences if they do so outside the law book. Again their choice not the referee's.