A Rugby League World Cup referee who threw a tantrum at his fellow officials during last week's wheelchair final in Manchester has been suspended by the French Rugby League Federation. Laurent Abrial took on the secondary official in England's crunch match with France.
Hosts England proved victorious in the dramatic final, seeing off the French rivals 28-24 at Manchester Central. The final capped off a quite remarkable tournament for the sport, but it was slightly marred by Abrial's antics.
Throughout the contest, the French official was seen waving his hands and shaking his head in disagreement at some of the decisions from his colleagues.
