here is my submitted match report:"Sunny, 60 degrees, great rugby conditions. Bay Area had better athleticism and overall skills - unfortunately they seemed to have a complete disregard for rugby laws. Bay Area could probably have won the game by 50 points - but their total lack law knowledge prevented this. Many BARC players were not aware that they could not use their hands in a ruck, many did not understand that they had to release the ball carrier following a tackle, consistently entered from the side, and were particularly cynical defending their goal line. This resulted in two yellow cards at 10 and 15 minutes for repeated and cynical goal line offenses. The game cleaned up a bit following an explanation, but at the 70 minute mark Bay Area committed another cynical goal line offense resulting in a 3rd yellow card. In sum, Bay Area had twice has many penalties as Dallas, but their skills and athleticism made them still come away clear winners, 36-18. Dallas struggled to tackle BARC in loose play. Some interesting points in the game: -During penalty kicks, twice the ball hit both posts (not just one) and came back into play. -A charge down try was score"
As you can tell...I did not have much fun. My demeanor killed me today - didn't look right and forceful enough starting right with my pregame chats. I felt very consistent in my law application and I thought the timing and execution of the yellow cards were good. Perhaps I should have made a bigger deal out of the first penalties.
The Bay Area team was simply probably the worst rugby team I have ever known and refereed. Negative and cynical play with a total lack of rugby knowledge. The fullback even tried to tell me a ball had gone dead when it hadnt. One saving grace for Bay Area - no dangerous play penalties in the entire game - but I probably should have given one for stupidity.
Bay Area - worst rugby club in Houston.
BARC: 5 Tries, 4 Conversions, 1 Penalty (36)
Dallas Harlequins 2: 3 Tries, 1 Penalty (18)
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