School rugby ref explains why he red-carded a parent

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Whether you are a fellow parent, a child, or just a spectator, it's always a little awkward when a parent shouts, screams, and gets too excited. There have been many concerns about parents' behaviour next to the rugby field and their treatment of the referees. Stefan van Zyl was the ref for an under-15 C school match over the weekend. Having had enough of one parent's behaviour, van Zyl addressed the situation and gave the parent in question a red card!
21 Aug 2025 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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