UpdatedBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·7 Jul, 2026 12:43 AM3 mins to read‌Wellington Rugby has cancelled all club matches this weekend because of repeated cases of referee abuse. Photo / 123rfWellington Rugby has cancelled all club matches this weekend because of repeated cases of referee abuse.

The decision comes after the Wellington Rugby Referees Association (WRRA) took a stand against abuse, announcing on Monday that it would not appoint officials for this weekend’s fixtures after 19 reported cases of verbal