Raiders coach’s scorched earth rant on Bunker after costly call ends Canberra’s season
Canberra Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick criticized the NRL's 'Bunker' video review system following a controversial 'no try' ruling that contributed to his team's loss. The decision has sparked debate regarding the consistency and accuracy of officiating in professional rugby league.
Why it matters
It reflects ongoing tensions in professional sports regarding the integration of technology in officiating and the impact of subjective calls on game outcomes.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Raiders coach’s scorched earth rant on Bunker after costly call ends Canberra’s season Raiders coach fumes over Bunker decision | 05:52 Martin Gabor from Newswire September 27th, 2026 12:25 pm Roosters winger Brydie Parker is adamant her pink boots stopped Lili Boyle from scoring a crucial try that would have tied things up for the Raiders in Saturday night’s thrilling NRLW preliminary final.
But Canberra coach Darrin Borthwick says you could find someone riding a skateboard out the front of Allianz Stadium who could do a better job in the bunker after the controversial call halted their comeback.
The Roosters eventually held on to win 20-10 to reach their third grand final in a row, but the no try ruling will dominate the discourse for the next 24 hours on a weekend where the bunker came up with two calls in the NRL that left fans stunned.
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