McCaw incident moves IRB to action
9 Nov 2011
The International Rugby Board is considering extending the window that allows them to cite players for foul play.
This after they were prevented from acting upon evidence of serious foul play during last month’s World Cup final involving France’s Aurelien Rougerie and New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw.
Television footage showed Rougerie raking his hand across McCaw’s face and the governing body believes the midfielder would have faced a lengthy ban had this evidence arisen within the 36-hour window in which citings could happen.
‘The International Rugby Board can confirm that no action can be taken to initiate a citing case following an alleged act of foul play during the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final on 23 October,’ the IRB statement said.
‘[IRB's citing commissioner] Scott Nowland has determined that he cannot cite the alleged act of foul play as the footage emerged outside the citing period and he is unable to bring the matter within the exceptional circumstances provisions contained in the Tournament Disciplinary Rules which deal principally with mistaken identity and where further time is required to identify a player who may have committed an act of foul play.
“Both Unions have been advised of the outcome. The IRB and Rugby World Cup Limited take all acts of foul play seriously. The ongoing review of Regulation 17 governing the disciplinary process will give consideration to tournament rules and IRB Regulations to consider either extending the citing periods or widening the remit of the exceptional circumstance provisions to deal with the emergence of evidential materials following the elapse of the citing period.’
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10 Nov 2011, 09:52 am
@Bod(bod)-299:
So this is the time Saffa bloggers start to steal from their employers?
10 Nov 2011, 09:54 am
@Bod(bod)-296:
Hahaha are you really a South African?
If you are i suggest you stop bagging other countires and really contribute to your own.
But i did hear your family live over here is that true?
If our country is so abd, why is it we have so many South Africans leaving there own country to live here and in Ozzie?
So you see many Kiwis,Ozzies leaving there countries to live in SA?
Anyway i love my country, and if you have family here maybe they love NZ as well. Or is it they hate SA that much?
10 Nov 2011, 09:56 am
@poppa69(poppa69)-288: we know there’s ONLY one deserving winner here
The nominees for the Referee of the Year Award are RWC 2011 referee Bryce Lawrence, New Zealand’s top female referee Nicky Inwood and Glen Jackson, who only two years ago hung up his playing boots.
10 Nov 2011, 09:57 am
@Brads(Brads)-300: Whaaaat!!! Do you bat for the other side??
Cast your eye towards the NZ female population and the word “float” becomes very operative. Surely you have noted that
10 Nov 2011, 10:00 am
@Bod(bod)-304: hahaha that kak country still kicks your one at rugby… all that matters.
the lemons are strong in this one.
10 Nov 2011, 10:02 am
@Transformation(Transformation)-303:
lol
10 Nov 2011, 10:03 am
@Hurricane(Hurricane)-302:
Oh dear…. I thought you might be abpve the sentimental heart pounding patriotism when all I am doing is yanking your chain!
Cut the touchiness and get with the ball game
Hell, even Poppa clicks on
10 Nov 2011, 10:05 am
@Bod(bod)-304:
This is what you said “As I have said before… there are actually one or two stable kiwis floating around.”
This is what you now say you meant “Cast your eye towards the NZ female population and the word “float” becomes very operative. Surely you have noted that”
Try again!
10 Nov 2011, 10:07 am
@Bod(bod)-307:
lol
Dont tell me you took me serious??
Oh boy even Helen would know i am only mucking around.
Game on i say
10 Nov 2011, 10:08 am
I am all kiwid out… time for a decent game…. cricket
Hurricane…. hasta leugo… tranquilo.
Brads…. you worry me son
Poppa…. I cant think of anything nice to say to you
10 Nov 2011, 10:12 am
@Bod(bod)-310: Aussie to make 280, and after a call from the bookies SA all out first innings 135
10 Nov 2011, 10:14 am
@Brads(Brads)-308: You are not getting it. Your homework tonight is to study both posts… in depth.
Be careful, as its not as simple as you think. There is deep meaning, they are interlinked and full of red herrings.
Let me know your answer on the graveyard shift
10 Nov 2011, 10:14 am
@Bod(bod)-310:
lol
spelling mistake, isnt it ” hasta luego ”
You swapped the u and e
10 Nov 2011, 10:15 am
@poppa69(poppa69)-311: Pops. Stick to rugby son…
10 Nov 2011, 10:16 am
@Bod(bod)-310:
it’s not easy
10 Nov 2011, 10:19 am
@Hurricane(Hurricane)-313: Ahhhhh…. symantics and the art of proof reading.
I will get there one day when it is of consequence
Wasnt it Ernest Hemmingway that said most intellectuals are dyslexic?
Cricket calls..
10 Nov 2011, 10:24 am
@Bod(bod)-314: love cricket mate… Steyn is an impressive bowler, always thought so
10 Nov 2011, 10:36 am
@Bod(bod)-312:
F uck off, you failed and are attempting to cover your mistake with bravado and prime male angus waste.
10 Nov 2011, 10:36 am
@Bod(bod)-312:
10 Nov 2011, 10:36 am
@Gunther(gunther)-315: Yip.
One more brain cell and it will then be like talking to a pot plant…. and thats hard enough
10 Nov 2011, 10:44 am
@Bod(bod)-320:
Poops is photsynthesising as we speak.
10 Nov 2011, 10:48 am
So, Juju and his gang is suspended for two years. That sentence in turn is suspended for three years.
Interesting times ahead.
10 Nov 2011, 10:50 am
@Gunther(gunther)-321: nah, Im watching Aussie up the tally.. where is the crowd ? shocking
10 Nov 2011, 10:57 am
@poppa69(poppa69)-323:
they are working.
unlike you kiwis milking ozzie social security.
10 Nov 2011, 11:02 am
@Gunther(gunther)-324: lol is that the best you could come up with?
shame…
10 Nov 2011, 11:09 am
@poppa69(poppa69)-325:
chippy ******.
you probably haven’t paid your tv licence either.
10 Nov 2011, 11:21 am
@Gunther(gunther)-326: didnt even pay for the TV
got it of a SA mate of mine, no questions asked type of thing..
10 Nov 2011, 11:30 am
@poppa69(poppa69)-327:
don’t lie you maori looter.
you don’t have any mates.
10 Nov 2011, 11:35 am
@Gunther(gunther)-328: @Gunther(gunther)-328: not SA ones anyways
dont like the khaki shorts they wear
10 Nov 2011, 11:43 am
All the usual nastiness here I see.
Dod in particular seems to have the gripes.
It must be the Boks 8= placing in the RWC that has set him off,
because he usually is not a bad Oke (as far as Oke’s go that is).
10 Nov 2011, 11:55 am
@The Gloater – formerly cane(cane)-330:
=5th
thank you very much pooface
10 Nov 2011, 11:57 am
@Gunther(gunther)-331: hang on.. 5th? but Ireland beat Aussie , which you guys couldnt, so at the very least they would be fifth..
10 Nov 2011, 12:03 pm
@poppa69(poppa69)-332:
it doesn’t work like that my retarded kiwi bludger.
10 Nov 2011, 12:05 pm
@Gunther(gunther)-333: really? gees, for the last four years weve been hearing it, so suck it up big fella..
a 1/4 final exit is still a 1.4 final exit..
10 Nov 2011, 12:08 pm
@Gunther(gunther)-331: @poppa69(poppa69)-332:
True Popps.
No proof Boks could have finished higher up the chain of “the also rans”.
Struggled against Wales (Taffies actually think they won),
Struggled against the brave Samoans.
Couldn’t score a try against Oz.
Backs had the penitration of a limp ****.
Leadership had no plan B.
etc,
etc,
etc,
etc
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10 Nov 2011, 12:11 pm
d i c k…………………………. is a moderated word it seems.
How unfortunate for Mr Muir.
10 Nov 2011, 12:25 pm
@The Gloater – formerly cane(cane)-335: hehehe Taffies should have won… by kicks too..would have been so ironic
10 Nov 2011, 12:26 pm
@The Gloater – formerly cane(cane)-335:
Not a clever fella are you?
5th equal it is.
“penitrate” that
10 Nov 2011, 12:50 pm
@Gunther(gunther)-338:
Unlike many Gunna, I have never professed to be a “know-all” clever chappie.
Just a pain in the arsse………………………………..that’s me.
I leave the clever stuff to others.
But the clever never match the wise.
10 Nov 2011, 12:54 pm
@poppa69(poppa69)-337:
Not sure what that might have done to the QF match-ups Popps.
I was (most likely like you) thrilled to see Australia get a good working over by our SA friends in their QF.
That was the game that won NZ THE CUP. (well not really, but you know what I mean).
10 Nov 2011, 14:00 pm
Have you guys seen this??
What is the average IQ in New Zealand?? You guys are vrek dom ek se! lol
Bryce Lawrence nominated for ref of year along with a female ref and amateur glen jackson who has been reffing for only two years! lol You guys are the laughing stock of world rugby! lol
Lawrence up for NZ ref of the year award
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by Brenden Nel 10 November 2011, 13:05
In a move that will stun many South African rugby fans, New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence has been nominated as his country’s referee of the year.
Lawrence is one of three nominees for the award, which forms part of the Steinlager Rugby Awards to take place in Auckland on 1 December.
While the list of nominees is understandably overshadowed by the All Blacks and their Rugby World Cup victory, it was Lawrence’s nomination that will raise eyebrows in these parts, especially after his handling of the World Cup quarterfinal between the Springboks and Wallabies.
Many South African rugby fans were seething after Lawrence allowed Australia, and in particular David Pocock, free reign at the breakdown, and he was blamed for the Boks’ defeat and early exit from the competition in the quarters.
Lawrence is nominated for the award with former player Glen Jackson, who only hung up his boots two years ago and New Zealand’s top female referee Nicky Inwood, making him outright favourite to win the award.
Lawrence was also recently “rested” for six months by the IRB when the Six Nations refereeing appointments were announced and wasn’t involved in the Rugby World Cup semifinals and final, ostensibly because of his performance in the quarterfinal of the tournament.
Understandably the All Blacks are the dominant factor in the awards ceremony, with the victorious All Blacks team, individual stars of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 squad and winning coach Graham Henry dominating six of the 13 award categories.
In the main category, the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year will be hotly contested between All Black stars Ma’a Nonu and Jerome Kaino, both finalists in the IRB’s Player of the Year award, and captain Richie McCaw.
The RWC-winning All Blacks will face the biggest challenge for the adidas Team of the Year Award from Investec Super Rugby finalists the Crusaders, who played their entire season away from home after the devastation of the Canterbury earthquakes. Other nominees are ITM Cup champions Canterbury and the HSBC World Series champions the New Zealand Sevens team.
Graham Henry, who last week announced he was standing down as All Blacks coach after directing the side to their RWC victory and winning the IRB Coach of the Year title, is a nominee for the New Zealand Rugby Coach of the Year Award. He is joined by Sevens maestro Gordon Tietjens and four-time national provincial championship-winning Canterbury coach Rob Penney.
Three members of the 2011 All Blacks also feature in the Investec Super Rugby Player of the Year. Blues captain and hooker Keven Mealamu, Highlanders loose forward Adam Thomson and Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett are all in contention.
All Blacks first five-eighth Aaron Cruden is up against Canterbury loose forward Nasi Manu and Taranaki openside flanker Scott Waldrom for ITM Cup Player of the Year. All Blacks general Piri Weepu faces stiff competition for the treasured Tom French Memorial Maori Player of the Year Award, from his All Blacks teammates Israel Dagg and Cory Jane.
The success of New Zealand’s national teams will also make the task of identifying the best Age Grade and Sevens Players of the Year a tough assignment. Under 20 World Champions Brad Shields and Sam Cane will be up against New Zealand Schools captain Ardie Savea for Age Grade Player of the Year.
Three members of the New Zealand side that won the HSBC Sevens World Series are in contention for the Richard Crawshaw Memorial Sevens Player of the Year Award. The three are powerful Waikato winger Tim Mikkelson, impressive young try scorer Declan O’Donnell and the team’s playmaker Tomasi Cama.
The judges for the 2011 Steinlager Rugby Awards are former All Blacks captain and former NZRU President Andy Leslie, NZRU Board member and former All Blacks captain Graham Mourie, SKY Sport rugby commentator Grant Nisbett and former All Black and current NZRU General Manager Community and Provincial Union Rugby Brent Anderson.
The 2011 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominees
NZRU Age Grade Player of the Year
•Sam Cane (Bay of Plenty & New Zealand Under 20)
•Ardie Savea (Wellington & New Zealand Schools)
•Brad Shields (Wellington & New Zealand Under 20)
Richard Crawshaw Memorial Sevens Player of the Year
•Tomasi Cama (Manawatu)
•Tim Mikkelson (Waikato)
•Declan O’Donnell (Waikato)
Referee of the Year Award
•Nicky Inwood
•Glen Jackson
•Bryce Lawrence
NZRU Women’s Player of the Year
•Nominees to be announced closer to the awards
Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year
•Andy MacDonald (Canterbury)
•Marty Martin (King Country)
•Phil Monk (New Zealand Rugby Museum)
Investec Super Player of the Year
•Wyatt Crockett (Crusaders)
•Keven Mealamu (Blues)
•Adam Thomson (Highlanders)
Tom French Memorial Maori Player of the Year
•Israel Dagg, Ngati Kahungunu (Hawkes Bay, Crusaders, All Blacks)
•Cory Jane, Ngati Kahungunu (Wellington, Hurricanes, All Blacks)
•Piri Weepu, Whakatohea (Wellington, Hurricanes, All Blacks)
Heartland Championship Player of the Year
•Steelie Koro (Wanganui)
•Jason Rickards (Mid Canterbury)
•Jon Smyth (Wanganui)
ITM Cup Player of the Year
•Aaron Cruden (Manawatu)
•Nasi Manu (Canterbury)
•Scott Waldrom (Taranaki)
adidas Team of the Year
•All Blacks
•Canterbury
•Crusaders
•New Zealand Sevens
New Zealand Rugby Coach of the Year
•Graham Henry (All Blacks)
•Rob Penney (Canterbury)
•Gordon Tietjens (New Zealand Sevens)
Steinlager Salver for an Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand Rugby
Recipient announced on the night
Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year
•Jerome Kaino (Auckland, Blues, All Blacks)
•Richie McCaw (Canterbury, Crusaders, All Blacks)
•Ma’a Nonu (Wellington, Hurricanes, All Blacks)
10 Nov 2011, 14:07 pm
@Sasuke(Sasuke)-341: Further proof that the whole thing was scripted. Now they parading their lead sabotager for the World to see! I have lost respect for Nz rugby. Nominating Bryce Lawrence for NZ ref of the year? Are your other refs so kak huh? lol
He shouldnt be able to ref another game in his life let alone be nz ref of the year. He has no credibility on no level. The only reason he is receiving this is because daddy and uncle paddy are g a y lovers at the IRB.
Despicable.
10 Nov 2011, 14:13 pm
@Sasuke(Sasuke)-342: lol hahahahah I cant get over this. This just provided me with comedy for the next two years!
10 Nov 2011, 14:15 pm
Lol New Zealand what a joke!
10 Nov 2011, 14:45 pm
Bod. post 314
you’re right. I said the proteas would be all out for 135. guess I over estimated their talent
much like you guys do with your rugby players
10 Nov 2011, 14:50 pm
Sasuke
hehe. did he get his gold watch yet? oh that’s been done before huh.
10 Nov 2011, 15:07 pm
@poppa69(poppa69)-346: Where is your proof of the gold watch??
Here is hardcore evidence of Bryce getting paid off for his role in helping NZ win the world Cup. What greater pay-off than getting NZ coach of the year.
The rest of the rugby world recgonises Bryce’s incompetence but NZ says no the world goes left we will go right. He is one of our own and even though he had a tough time we are still proud of him and think he is the best! lol what a joke.
Seriously how can bryce be nominated as best ref in NZ?
If you admit these awards are a joke, then i get it. No harm if you guys are just having a bit of fun in your bleak country.
10 Nov 2011, 15:17 pm
@Sasuke(Sasuke)-347: lol I mean NZ ref of the year but the way he beat the Boks you can ma say he is a coach…done more for NZ rugby than Ted. lol
10 Nov 2011, 15:18 pm
@Sasuke(Sasuke)-347: the referee himself walked out in disgust at being offered the watch.. and you want proof? hahahah
of course bryce was the best ref, he got you japies …
10 Nov 2011, 15:26 pm
@Sasuke(Sasuke)-347:
let it go son its going to be a very very long 4 years if you don’t, throw in the obligatory 2 or 3 wooden spoons your boys pick up between WC’s mate you’ll go banana’s before 15′
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