Referee quits in wake of Mack Hansen comments – why this is a tough lesson for rugby
Irish referee Chris Busby is set to shockingly retire from the sport, following comments made by Mack Hansen. The Ireland wing has been suspended for three matches following an outburst in a press conference in the aftermath of Connacht’s loss to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship,
Referee at centre of Mack Hansen row set to hang up his whistle
Chris Busby, the ref at the centre of the Mack Hansen controversy, is set to retire from officiating. The Ulsterman, who played for Ballyclare, before taking up reffing five years ago, is set to step away with immediate effect, personal reasons at the core of his decision.
Mack Hansen banned and his ref target quits after f-bomb blow-up
Ireland rugby star Mack Hansen has been cleared to play in their Six Nations opener against England next month despite a ban for
Mack Hansen discovers Six Nations fate as Ireland and Connacht star slapped with ban for referee comments
MACK HANSEN has been handed a three-game ban after his post-match outburst following Connacht’s defeat to Leinster. The Ireland and Connacht star put the match officials on blast with
‘My comments to the media were ill-advised’ – Connacht’s Mack Hansen banned for six weeks with three weeks suspended
Mack Hansen will be available for Ireland’s Six Nations title defence despite a six-game misconduct ban handed down by URC chiefs.
Joe Marler joins slamming of Mack Hansen’s ban while ‘clear message’ is sent to rugby stars after outburst
An Independent Disciplinary Panel’s decision to hand Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen a three-week ban has received huge backlash online. Hansen’s ban includes three weeks which has been suspended in the event that he steps out of line again before the end of the season.
Referee at centre of Mack Hansen controversy to step away before Six Nations
Chris Busby, the referee at the centre of the controversy generated by Connacht wing Mack Hansen, will step away from officiating before the forthcoming Six Nations. The shock development, first reported by the 42.
Mack Hansen given three-week ban for referee comments after Leinster loss
Hansen complained that Connacht “never get calls” in their favour from officials following a 20-12 defeat to Leinster at the Av
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'I think it was a fair hearing and Mack certainly said that coming out of it' - Pete Wilkins
Mack Hansen received a three-match ban on Thursday for his comments on match officials’ treatment of Connacht.
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Honesty is great – but Mack Hansen needs to lay off the refs
Mack Hansen's statement/apology in the wake of his three-match ban for speaking out after the loss to Leinster was - well - a ...
Fresh twist around Mack Hansen-URC referee saga following three-game ban dished out to Connacht wing
THE referee at the heart of Mack Hansen’s disciplinary breach is set to retire from professional rugby, it’s been reported. First reported by The 42, Chris Busby is purportedly ...
Apologetic Mack Hansen accepts his inevitable punishment with good grace
Match officials are looking for greater protection and that’s why the URC ruling was rightly unequivocal in its findings ...
Hansen available for Six Nations after three-game ban
Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ...
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Hansen’s comments prove the final straw for Chris Busby
Ireland and Connacht winger Mack Hansen has provided guaranteed entertainment to the game of rugby by means of his exciting ...
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six Nations
Connacht and Ireland wing Mack Hansen has received a six-week ban, three of which are suspended, after an independent ...
IRFU rugby referee Busby set to retire
Rugby referee Chris Busby is set to retire from officiating in the wake of comments made by Mack Hansen which resulted in a ...