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ARL clarify Man of the Match issue
Wed November 26, 2008
Source: Australian Rugby League

Australian Rugby League Chief Executive Geoff Carr today clarified several points which have been inferred in media reports over the past few days.

In reference to the Man of the Match voting on the night of the Rugby League World Cup final:

"The Man of the Match selectors were given an opportunity to re-cast their votes in the closing stages of the match but did not wish to do so," Carr said today.

"It has also been inferred that the Australian team had avoided both a post-match function and the presentation of runner-up medals after the loss on Saturday night.

"The Australian team had been told by tournament organisers they would not be required at the post-match function well before the game and this had nothing to do with the result.

"The decision not to present runners-up medals was taken by organisers without the knowledge of the Australian team or its immediate management. The decision was taken after more senior Australian Rugby League officials suggested during the match that it was not in keeping with traditional post-Test presentations to present runner-up medals on stage regardless of who had won."


RLIF appoint investigator into claims against Stuart
Tue November 25, 2008
Source: www.rlwc08.com

RLIF Chairman and World Cup Tournament Director Mr Colin Love AM has today appointed Mr Rob Webber SC to conduct an independent investigation into claims raised against Australian coach Ricky Stuart by English referees official Stuart Cummings.

Mr Webber will begin collecting statements from all parties in coming days.

The matter will be examined under the World Cup Organising Committee's code of conduct.

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