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.
Ireland star Mack Hansen handed ban after criticising referees
Ireland star Mack Hansen handed ban after criticising referees - The Ireland wing will be free to play ahead of the Six Nations
Mack Hansen and Connacht left to count the cost of comments
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‘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.
Mack Hansen gets three-match ban but available for Six Nations starter
Ireland winger Mack Hansen has been banned for three games for comments he made following Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the URC in December.
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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Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says there is ‘full acceptance’ of Mack Hansen punishment
Connacht head coach said he accepts all aspects of the punishment handed down to Mack Hansen and the club in the disciplinary process following the Irish winger’s criticism of referees and match ...
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 ...
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Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Mack Hansen deserved to be treated like an adult and handed a warning, his punishment goes too far
Mack Hansen, it’s time to don your sackcloth and ashes and climb back into that box, to think about the damage you caused.
‘You can’t muzzle players’ – Rob Kearney slams Mack Hansen ban as ‘too harsh’ but warns stars to ‘protect the game’
ROB KEARNEY believes Mack Hansen’s suspension is harsh – but agrees that referees must be protected too.  Ireland wing Hansen ...
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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Mack Hansen’s outburst the ‘tipping point’ as officials bemoan lack of ‘support and respect’ with Irish referee pushed to shock retirement call
Irish referee Chris Busby is set to announce his shock retirement from officiating, according to reports. The news comes off ...
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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 ...