MATCH AGAINST ENGLAND
Six Nations: World Rugby admits TMO failure in Wales match
World refereeing chief admits to a TMO error in rugby match against England — which Wales lost
London — Wales have received a formal admission from World Rugby they should have had a try awarded in last Saturday’s 12-6 Six Nations defeat at Twickenham, drawing the ire of England coach Eddie Jones. Wales’ assistant coach Rob Howley said that World Rugby’s refereeing chief, Alain Rolland, admitted an error by the television match official (TMO) in a conversation on Monday with Wales coach Warren Gatland. "I know Gatland spoke to Alain Rolland, and they confirmed that the TMO made a mistake," Howley told reporters. "It was good to have dialogue with World Rugby. It’s happened. It is disappointing that happens in professional sport, but we focus on the next two weeks and getting ourselves ready for Ireland. "There was plenty of time after that decision. We had a couple of opportunities which we should have taken." Gareth Anscombe appeared to ground the ball over the try line ahead of England winger Anthony Watson in a chase in the first half, after the home team had taken an earl...
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