The Bunker's Blunders: A Questionable Refereeing System Exposed The recent string of contentious calls in the National Rugby League (NRL) has brought into question the decision making process employed by referees and their bunker counterparts.
While league administrators claim satisfaction with most calls, a closer examination of the evidence suggests a more troubling reality.
One of the most egregious examples came in the match between Penrith and Brisbane, where a disputed call denied the Panthers what appeared to be a clear repeat set opportunity.