Owen Doyle: Referee’s performance didn’t affect outcome one jot at the Aviva
All in all it wasn’t a great weekend for the men in the middle in European semi-finals
Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend
Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits
Owen Doyle: World Rugby throws soft paperback at Tomas Lavanini
Rassie Erasmus to make documentary appearance while URC still has officiating hole
Owen Doyle: Weekend Tests show that referees should reach for their cards sooner
Matches emphasise need to punish serial offenders and retain control of game
Owen Doyle: World Rugby have a duty to make the sport safer for next generation
Caelan Doris will likely not be alone in suffering issues and more must be done
Owen Doyle: Clearout red cards will see the penny finally drop with players and coaches
Scotland’s Zander Fagerson the latest to head for an early shower for a reckless hit
Owen Doyle: Peter O’Mahony’s act of thuggery deserves tough sanction
Cardiff game left such a bad taste after stirring encounters on Saturday
Owen Doyle: Not everyone is on board for red card and dangerous play rules
Players’ duty of care for opponents seems to have completely gone out the window
Ireland finish off sketchy autumn campaign with spring in their step
Keith Earls grabs two tries as Andy Farrell’s side see off Scotland to finish in third spot
Owen Doyle: Ireland were fortunate to keep full complement on pitch
Dangerous ruck tackles by Toner and Ryan were not picked up or reviewed by officials
Montpellier back in the game with bonus-point win in Glasgow
Yellow cards prove costly for Scottish side in Pool 3 clash
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