The NRL makes rare confession that an awful mistake from officials cost team a win: 'The referee can't explain it'

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The NRL makes rare confession that an awful mistake from officials cost team a win: 'The referee can't explain it'

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The NRL admits it made an error denying the Warriors a potentially game-winning penalty late in the second half of their 13-12 loss to Canterbury. Head of football operations Graham Annesley says it is 'unacceptable' the bunker did not register that Jaeman Salmon had made late contact on Te Maire Martin after the Warriors halfback passed the ball during an attacking raid. Had on-field referee Chris Butler blown a penalty, the Warriors could have shot for goal and broken the 12-all deadlock with seven minutes to play at Accor Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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