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Is rugby’s TMO process fair?

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May 8, 202629:45

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Controversy surrounded the weekend’s Champions Cup action after a number of head contacts were supposedly missed by the officials.

Was this genuine error, issues with TV directors or something else wrong with the process?

Former referee Owen Doyle joins Nathan johns to assess the state of rugby officiating.

Produced by John Casey.

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When was this episode published?: May 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 29 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast?

"Is rugby’s TMO process fair?" is an episode of The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast. Runtime 29 min. Published May 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
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Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: May 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 29 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

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Keep going with The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

Controversy surrounded the weekend’s Champions Cup action after a number of head contacts were supposedly missed by the officials.

Was this genuine error, issues with TV directors or something else wrong with the process?

Former referee Owen Doyle joins Nathan johns to assess the state of rugby officiating.

Produced by John Casey.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next listen

All from The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast →

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