NRL drops referee from preliminary finals following Warriors controversy

NRL drops referee from preliminary finals following Warriors controversy

Leading official Ashley Klein has been sensationally dropped from refereeing duties for this weekend’s NRL preliminary finals following a series of contentious late decisions during the New Zealand Warriors’ season-ending defeat. The experienced whistle-blower will have no on-field role in either Grand Final qualifier as the governing body opts to overhaul its officiating team for […]

Axed: Ref set to be cut from finals after Knights controversy

Ashley Klein faces the axe from preliminary finals after a crucial missed penalty in the Warriors' 12-10 loss. Read the full NRL review and fallout.

Ashley Klein set to be axed as NRL admit crucial error

The experienced referee made the mistake that denied the Warriors a penalty in the final minute.

NRL make referee decision for preliminary finals

It comes after a number of controversial calls from the Warriors v Knights clash.