Two former referees on the big calls that ended the Warriors’ NRL hopes

Following the New Zealand Warriors' elimination from the NRL after an agonizing loss to the Knights, Warriors coach Andrew Webster publicly criticized the match officiating. An analysis of the footage by former referees concluded that Webster had valid points regarding the controversial big calls that ultimately ended the team's postseason run.

The debate centers on the impact of these critical officiating decisions during the high-stakes match. The evaluation from the former referees provides an independent assessment of the disputed moments, validating the coach's post-match complaints and highlighting ongoing scrutiny surrounding refereeing standards in decisive NRL fixtures.