It was one bad call, but the NRL had no option other than to drop Klein. Here’s why
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-09-22 19:30 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport / NRL
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport
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Snippet:
The NRL was left with no choice but to drop referee Ashley Klein because his Eden Park howler directly influenced the result.
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