That was enough time for SKY TV to re write the script.

I was thinking exactly the same.

Maybe it's time to re-think the rules. Full pressure with the palm of the hand rather than a little finger touching the ball for a split second just as the ball hits the ground.

I agree

I agree, I would like to see the rule state "Controlled downward pressure", implying the player must have possession and not in the act of losing the ball.

i agree with that.you cannot apply much pressure on a rugby ball with your little finger sliding down the ball.

Rubbish, half the tries the wingers score would not be given due to fingertip placement of the ball down.Saying you have to use the 'palm' or it's a no try is hilarious. If there is a fingertip on the uppermost part of the ball it's a try, it can't be any simpler to be honest and with the tech easy to prove/disprove. it's jst that the system isn't great.
Or are we going to say that a slight knock-on with the fingertip doesn't count either, what about a fingertip in touch, let's not bother with that either!

Agree Jake, his decisions the previous day produced a critical points switch.

I'm not so sure it affected his thinking.
The on field decision was, Try to Hull. That being the case, in the absence of clear evidence to the contrary, it should have been awarded pretty quickly. Thaler spent the time trying to find a reason NOT to give it.

No it wasn't. Therefore no he never

Think you might be wrong there LP.
Was it not,no try to Hull from the ref,the video ref changed it after what seemed forever.

I thought he signalled try, I haven't got the benefit of Sky etc to watch it, but at the game he signalled try, or so I thought

he gave try for wigan and no try for fc, correctly over ruled (eventually)

Well I'll apologise for my error next time I see him then

Thought Ref told Sargison to leave the field for blood bin but he never and had 14 men on but no mention any where of this.
Was it just me ??