Scott Barrett took exception to some play by Ireland’s Joe McCarthy. Ireland versus New Zealand promised a whole lot more than what it delivered, but there were at least some flashpoints. One of which came just minutes into the game when Joe McCarthy and New Zealand second-row Scott Barrett found themselves in a fiery tussle. […]

1 year ago

‘Classic Scott Barrett,’ one fan remarked. ‘Has to be a citing.’ English referee Karl Dickson was standing two metres away as New Zealand flanker Scott Barrett jumped the gun and drove his shoulder into the head of Peter O’Mahony. A penalty eventually came Ireland’s way, but Barrett was allowed to play on. O’Mahony, Ireland’s captain […]

4 years ago