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Keatley's falcon on Wayne Barnes and four other referee bloopers

The Munster out-half punting directly into the Englishman’s head and more laughs at match officials’ expense.
2.23pm, 3 Jul 2014

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REFEREES CAN BE the most unpopular figures in rugby depending on their decisions in each game, but match officials deserve praise for putting their bodies on the line from time to time.

Sean Maloney and the Rugby HQ team have compiled the top five referee bloopers for your viewing pleasure, with Munster out-half Ian Keatley’s falcon on Wayne Barnes during a Heineken Cup clash in 2013 unsurprisingly involved.

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    Jan 20th 2018, 11:35 AM

    Great video. Cora right in there!

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    Jan 20th 2018, 11:53 AM

    Great start lady

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