Ref explains rugby's most bizarre rule

Ref explains rugby's most bizarre rule

Author: Sky TV New Zealand October 21, 2025 Duration: 55:02

Rugby's most bizarre rules explained! Top ref Ben O'Keeffe joins the ARP crew to give insight into weird and wonderful world of rugby rules, as well as life as a ref.


Jip, Ben and Ross also break down the NPC semis and ask whether Otago or Canterbury will win the trophy.


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