Rugby tackle or common assault?.

[Stat Brother]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwfglK-iJ0c&feature=aso

In fairness the player in blue, doesn't seem to release the ball too quick.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

A ridiculous tackle and a three week ban is probably a little on the lean side. High tackles do happen, sadly.

 

[Gwylan]

Amazed that a penalty try wasn't given for that - the bloke was clean through.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Amazed that a penalty try wasn't given for that - the bloke was clean through.

Indeed. There was a distinct lack of kerfuffle about the tackle and the decision.

 

[strings]

Clear red card offence. Not sure about assult - sometimes the line can get blurred in heavy contact sports such as rugby.

Amazed that a penalty try wasn't given for that - the bloke was clean through.

I would have been livid if that happened to my team and a penalty try wasn't given.

 

[Acker79]

A JBL-like clothesline.

 

[KneeOn]

Thats vicious.

 

[ali jenkins]

Makes Karl Henry look like a pussy!

 

[Scotty Mac]

tactical foul

 

[Yoda]

Amazed that a penalty try wasn't given for that - the bloke was clean through.

I can't believe that either. No one in behind and no one going to catch him.

Can't even say it was a tackle, it was a clothes line straight from the WWE.

 

[Peppermint Tea]

3 week ban...hmmm...I know it's not eye gouging but 3 weeks doesn't seem appropriate. He knew what he was doing.

 

[Everest]

Love the ref

"on your way. See ya"

 

[Robbie G]

Love the ref

"on your way. See ya"

Yeah, typical of most refs.

Shocking attempt to 'tackle' the player there.

 

[Stevie Boy]

jesus looks liek that hurt, but give the guy his due, he was trying to get up on carry on, he aint no pussy

 

[tedebear]

He's Maori, to be expected. 3 week or 6 month ban, it won't make any difference!