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       Cardiff RFC v Aberavon - Craig Evans 
       By: UmpireIan49 Date: October 19, 2024, 11:46 am
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       I’m in the Welsh capital visiting my partner’s family, with her
       grandson mad keen on rugby union.
       The grandson was partaking in a guard of honour for the Welsh
       Rugby Trophy game at Cardiff Arms Park, one of the world’s most
       iconic sporting venues.
       Onto the match itself, refereed by international official Craig
       Evans. And he did a first class, competent job, the players got
       on with the game and gave him no trouble whatsoever.
       Evans sin binned two players, one from each side and it’s always
       interesting to see tactical infringements being penalised with
       10 minutes off the field. Football was thinking about this but
       have pulled back from doing so.
       The crowd was about 1,000 strong on a beautiful autumn
       afternoon, and I enjoyed a cracking match which Cardiff won
       31-14, 5 tries to 2. No histrionics from players or crowd, no TV
       to rule on decisions, and the crowd conversing freely without
       any rancour whatsoever.
       As I said, an excellent performance from the man in yellow (BMB
       will disapprove!! ) and a refreshing change away from the
       cynical world of professional football. A great experience all
       round.
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