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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 11 MIN

Ben O’Keeffe: rugby referee and doctor on how to treat sideline abuse

from Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · host Newstalk ZB

International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer. Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and O’Keeffe says it's one of the tougher parts of the role.  He joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer. Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and...

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