NRL matches have two on-field referees and this season the senior official will wear a football-style armband which could be blue - or pink. Penrith Panthers, who have a pink alternate shirt, take on Canterbury Bulldogs on Sunday. Referee Shayne Hayne, who retired at the end of last season, calls a scrum during the NRL semi-final between Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys in September The pink jersey worn by Australian rugby league referees is being scrapped as there is a feeling among officials that it undermines their authority.
Top Stories. Australia stun Pakistan to reach final. Wales secure play-off place at least. Pomfret also felt that the NRL's move to change the colour of the jersey could imply they are too caught up in worrying what coaches and fans thought of referees. To further aid and assist the match officials this season, NRL referees chief Tony Archer explained that one referee will control the bulk of each game, with that dominant official wearing a pink or blue armband.
Externally some people didn't know who the lead referee was last year but he will be recognised publicly and some clubs didn't even realise who it was at certain games. But two tries to the Cowboys in the last 10 minutes meant it was a nervous finish for Tigers, who eventually ran out winners in a result.
The victory means the Tigers are only one win outside the top eight heading into the last three rounds of the season. Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has copped a massive fine over an incident that allegedly took place in Sydney last month.
At just 24 years of age, Parramatta Eels forward Keegan Hipgrave has had no option but to hang the boots up for good. Best of shopping Premium Membership.
In the know quiz. Matthew Sullivan. More from nrl. Nice seeing the Cowboys in their traditional neon pink and the Tigers playing in the clubs age old purple and black — Dai Henwood daihenwood August 14,
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