Webster critiques refereeing decisions after Warriors' semi-final loss to Knights
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

New Zealand Warriors head coach Andrew Webster expressed frustration over officiating in the NRL semi-final loss to the Newcastle Knights on Sunday. Critical calls in the final minutes included an overturned decision on a dropped pass and a disputed penalty for stripping the ball. Contrastingly, Knights coach Justin Holbrook defended the officials, stating he thought the decisions were correct. The match, which saw fans react passionately in the stands, has led to discussions about officiating consistency as the Knights prepare for a preliminary final against the Penrith Panthers next week.
- •Warriors lost to Knights in NRL semi-final on September 20.
- •Webster criticized key calls impacting the game's outcome.
- •Knights coach Holbrook defended the officiating decisions.
- •Fans expressed frustration at the refereeing during the match.
- •Knights will face Penrith Panthers in the next preliminary final.
- 10:15 PMZero Tackle NRL — What Andrew Webster and Justin Holbrook said about controversial semi-final refereeing decisions
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