Rugby games may be cancelled following threat against referee

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 2:08pm

The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Football Union is considering cancelling matches after a referee was threatened with being stabbed. The union expressed deep concern regarding escalating abuse and threats of physical harm directed at match officials.

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1. Stuff via RNZWed 28 May 2025, 1:26pm

   Rugby union considers match cancellations after referee stabbing threat (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 28 May 2025, 2:08pm

   Games may be cancelled after referee stabbing threat (opens in new tab)