Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch wants talks with rugby chief
Sunday 19 July 2015 11:35, UK
Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch has called for talks with Rugby Football League chiefs over refereeing inconsistencies which he claims has "robbed" them of wins.
Guasch was angered that Huddersfield's match-winning try in Saturday's 14-12 loss in Perpignan appeared to come from a forward pass and claimed similar decisions have stolen wins away from his club in two other games this season.
"Enough is enough," he said. "We have had another two points taken away from us today because of the scandalous decisions of the referees.
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"I would like someone to explain to me how the second try for Huddersfield was awarded by professional referees given how far forward the ball travelled.
"It is the third game where we have been clearly robbed of a win after the home game against Salford in March and the Magic Weekend fixture against Huddersfield.
"In total, there are four points less for us in the Super League table."
The Dragons were leading 12-6 at home, where they had only lost once in 2015, before the converted Huddersfield try that angered Guasch was added to with a Jamie Ellis penalty to seal the Giants' win.
Guasch added: "Today, I would like to know the intentions of the governing body of the Super League in regards to the Catalans Dragons.
"It is my intention to speak to Nigel Wood, the CEO of the Super League, for his explanation.
"I'm extremely disappointed today to see a magnificent competition like Super League discredited by the officials.
"Our supporters are just as angry as I am with this situation and it worries me that our attendances will decrease over the coming months because of this.
"I am really sickened by this situation."
