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Wellington Rugby cancels all club matches this weekend in wake of referee abuse

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Ben Francis
Wellington Rugby cancels all club matches this weekend in wake of referee abuse
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Wellington Rugby has cancelled all club matches for the weekend following a surge in verbal abuse directed at referees. The decision follows 19 reported incidents this season and aims to enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding official safety.

Wellington Rugby has cancelled all club matches this weekend because of repeated cases of referee abuse. Photo / 123rf

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