Super Rugby officials have responded to claims that the Queensland Reds were unfairly treated in their 38-33 loss to the Hurricanes on May 9, 2026, stating that there was no conclusive evidence to overturn a crucial try.
The controversy centered on a try scored by Hurricanes winger Kini Naholo in the 68th minute, which some argued involved a forward pass. However, after a TMO review, the try was awarded. Officials emphasized that the decision was based on the available footage, which did not clearly show a forward pass.
Reds coach Les Kiss expressed frustration after the match, but Super Rugby's head of referees, Bryce Lawrence, defended the process. 'The TMO followed protocol, and without clear evidence, the on-field decision stands,' Lawrence said in a statement.
The loss leaves the Reds in fifth place in the Super Rugby Pacific standings with three rounds remaining, still in contention for a playoff spot.
