So I probably need to address this, and then I'll leave it at that. (Apologies for the length, but I'll only post this once.) Former international referees have opinions about refereeing decisions and performance and are well entitled to air those opinions. Wayne Barnes writes

There’s frankly no defending World Rugby on this one. Compromising the mental health of their own employees by publicly encouraging the masses to criticise their performance. Even if the videos themselves don’t, the titles do enough to prompt ref abuse. The refs deserve better.

Perspective. Argentina have defeated New Zealand in four of their 12 matches since 2020. Australia have defeated New Zealand in four of their 27 matches since 2015. Los Pumas are good. Very good. Only a fool would underestimate them. #AUSvARG #TRC2025

Shute Shield final is a ripper

Stupid, thuggish and very dangerous from TT. Very look more hasn’t been made of it. Low level.

You literally can’t because English domestic rugby, much like the 6 Nations, doesn’t actually let the minnows play the giants, you stupid dickheads.

This is what I don’t understand. These videos with ‘click bait’ titles have been going on for a while it seems. Why the outrage with the latest one? There is even one about Fiji being robbed. Now read the abuse directed at Nigel in the comments after this. Hypocrites.

Difficulty level 1000 😵‍💫 How many Montoyas can you spot among the Slippers? #TheRugbyChampionship

Would really encourage everyone to watch Samoa coach Ramsey Tomokino's answer to this question from Nick Heath. Forget the score. It was moving to see how much today meant to everyone connected with this Samoa side.

these protests today are so embarrassing. bunch of fucking losers. the biggest whinging victim complex cunts on the planet

Hospital Cup time!

Josh Canham showing all of his class with beautiful off load. Bond get the first try

Brothers bossing field position. Just got their first try, nice hands

Massive moment in the final, Brothers score just before halftime. 15 - 7

Bond over. 15 - 14. Ripper game. Brothers lucky to have 15 on the field. A lot of penalties in the 22.

Very special Bond try. Absolute ripper:

Well done Bond. Very deserved win. 2nd half was excellent.

Mick Heenan is a pretty special coach. Surely Reds looking at him?

Bothers are an exceptional club and they’ve had a massive weekend. But that was brilliant by Bond. So gutsy. Did their bit to lose it but came through with the goods.

🐀Rats break an 8 year drought to get their 2nd Shute Shield 🐕 Wanneroo get the double in WA, with their 1st FMG Premier Grade title 🦉Owls win their 1st John I Dent Cup 🦈 The Bullsharks get the double in QLD, including their 1st Hospital Cup. What a weekend of club rugby.