Wellington community rugby cancels games amid referee abuse crisis

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Wellington community rugby has canceled all games this weekend due to widespread referee abuse. Referees are withdrawing their services in protest. The Wellington Rugby Referees Association's decision, supported by New Zealand Rugby and local clubs, highlights a crisis of abuse against officials. This action aims to address the problem. Referees in Wellington's community game are volunteers who pay to participate and often face poor conditions and verbal abuse after matches.


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