However, the overarching issue is that it wasn’t the subject of a proper review and a fully informed decision. The whistle had not been blown until after McCarthy touched down, so a try decision was still available. At present the referee makes an on-field decision, try or no try. In this “no try” decision overturn, operating in tandem the TMO confirmed the grounding and the referee said the ball was over the line. Remember New Zealand’s disallowed try in the World Cup final, a decision which was beyond the declared limits.

Source: The Irish Times June 04, 2024 22:17 UTC