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Angry referee in row with ‘rude’ Louis Rees-Zammit after Wales star’s wonder try

English official Luke Pearce was unhappy with the Wales star's conduct, which came after he had scored a wonderful try earlier in the match…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:01 AM
Angry referee in row with ‘rude’ Louis Rees-Zammit after Wales star’s wonder try
Key Things to Know
  • Referee Luke Pearce reprimanded Louis Rees-Zammit for being "absolutely rude" during a late-game confrontation.
  • Louis Rees-Zammit scored a remarkable solo try in the opening 10 minutes of the match.
  • Leicester secured a 22-16 away victory over Bristol to move to the top of the table.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Referee Luke Pearce clashed with Bristol winger Louis Rees-Zammit during the closing stages of a Gallagher Premiership match, branding the Welsh star "absolutely rude." The dispute occurred in the 79th minute following a scuffle, with Rees-Zammit questioning an earlier advantage call before being dismissed by Pearce.

Rees-Zammit had previously scored a stunning solo try within the opening 10 minutes of the encounter. However, Leicester secured a 22-16 away victory over Bristol to go top of the table, while Bristol manager Pat Lam lamented two sin-bins that contributed to their defeat.

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