Steward’s red was a decisive moment in Ireland’s Grand Slam victory. England full back Freddie Steward was sent off by referee Jaco Peyper on the stroke of half time on Saturday, as a much-improved England side made Ireland sweat in the opening 40. Colliding with Ireland and Leinster full back Hugo Keenan, Steward’s elbow made […]

3 years ago

The England captain was in disbelief with Jaco Peyper’s decision. England fly half and captain Owen Farrell was incredulous with referee Jaco Peyper following the South African’s brandishing of a red card to English full back Freddie Steward, during their defeat at the hands of Grand Slam winning Ireland. During Peyper’s explanation of the decision […]

3 years ago

“Yeah. That was reckless, for me.” Former Blues and Leinster star Isa Nacewa may have felt it was reckless, but Alan Quinlan believed All Blacks winger Leicester Fainga’anuku should have seen red for a dangerous hit on Mack Hansen. Ireland, for the second week running, were off to a flyer against hosts New Zealand, and […]

4 years ago

“It was just timing”. Referee Jaco Peyper landed himself in a bit of hot water last weekend after he was pictured recreating his Quarter Final red card decision against Sébastien Vahaamahina with a few Welsh fans. It was a misjudgement that would cost him dearly, after he subsequently wasn’t considered to take part in any […]

6 years ago

Australia were denied a blatant penalty try on Saturday when England co-captain Owen Farrell stopped Wallabies second-row Izack Rodda just metres before the line with a no-arms tackle. For the second time this month, Farrell is embroiled in yet another tackle controversy following his last-ditch attempt on South African back André’ Esterhuizen towards the end of England’s […]

7 years ago