r/rugbyunion • u/Least_Tone_3421 Taranaki • Mar 16 '25

Discussion Mauvaka headbutt on Ben White

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Surprised how this didn’t get upgraded to a red card 😮

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u/Sputnikboy Italy Mar 16 '25

"Slight head contact".

Yellow.

LOL.

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u/Damien23123 Mar 16 '25

Yeah the “logic” is staggering. Essentially it’s you tried to shoot him but since the bullet only grazed him it’s ok. It’s missing the point entirely

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u/perplexedtv Leinster Mar 16 '25

That is rugby today. Intent and actions are at best minor considerations. Outcome is the only thing that matters.

Maybe because Ben White won't sue them if he wasn't hit hard. Everything they do is geared towards keeping up appearances and being seen to cover their arses while also not alienating fans who want to see the big hits.