Christopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·6 Jul, 2026 01:10 AM2 mins to read‌Sideline abuse has led Wellington Rugby Referees Association to choose not to appoint referees this weekend. Image / Herald artistsThe Wellington Rugby Referees Association has made a stand against abuse, opting not to appoint officials for this weekend’s fixtures. The move follows three instances of verbal abuse of referees during weekend games

Wellington Rugby Referees Association (WRRA) president and chair Ben van Berkel said the Wellington Rugby Football