‘Most ridiculous decision’: Waugh slams Super Rugby criticism from referee behind infamous Bledisloe call

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has dismissed criticism from France while defending his organisation’s handling of the Waratahs’ pre-season punch up.


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