Whoa, talk about drama on the pitch! Rugby fans are buzzing after Tadhg Beirne’s red card against the All Blacks in Chicago. Just minutes into the game, Beirne was initially shown a yellow card for an upright tackle on Beauden Barrett, but it got upgraded to red after a bunker review cited high danger. 🟥
The call has sparked a wave of disbelief among supporters and pundits alike. TNT Sports’ Craig Doyle didn’t hold back, calling it “one of the worst red cards” he’s seen, while former Wales captain Sam Warburton felt it deserved no more than a penalty, noting that Beirne seemed to have been protecting himself rather than tackling Barrett aggressively.
Social media exploded with fans echoing the sentiment that a red card seemed over the top. On the flip side, some former players saw it differently. Chris Henry thought it looked reckless, saying Beirne didn’t properly attempt to wrap an arm or lower his body, while Andy Goode bluntly stated, “rules is rules” and backed the red card decision.
Despite the controversy, New Zealand powered through, taking the win with a 26-13 scoreline. What do you think, was the red card fair play or a step too far? Let us know your thoughts! 🏉💭