AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Bolting up for a quick tap to catch the Blues defence off-guard, Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard says he was merely doing his…
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Can't believe the Blues fans are whining about this. The ref is there to ref, not to stop the game for a tea break. 🇳🇿
Exactly. People acting like it's a war crime. It's just rugby.
Yeah nah, I dunno. Quick tap when the defence isn't set is a bit cheeky but it's in the rules. Still salty about the loss though lol.
God this is a dumb rule. Just let the game flow, it's a semifinal ffs. Roigard did nothing wrong.
that's the dumbest take. It's about sportsmanship. Just let them set.
really the point though is it. Rules are rules.
Always the same with the Blues, come up with excuses. Cam was just playing to the whistle. Seen worse quick taps go unnoticed.
Honest question: isn't it the ref's job to check if they're ready? Or can the half just tap whenever? Confusing.
I think it's legal as long as the ref hasn't signaled hold. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
People need to chill. It's a game. Well played by both sides, Canes deserved the win.
Blues defence was caught napping. That's on them, not Roigard. Game management 101.
Anyone know what the actual rule says? Does the ref have to signal play on? Asking for a mate.
sure the ref is supposed to call 'time off' if they're not ready. He didn't, so all good.
This reminds me of when my dog does a quick tap on the door then runs off lol. But seriously, good hustle from Roigard.
All this noise about a quick tap. Meanwhile the Blues lost by 14, that's the story.
good point. Sometimes we overthink these things.
