Colin Hawke doesn't mind admitting now he probably shouldn't have awarded Auckland a match-winning penalty try in the controversial 1995 national provincial championship final against Otago. Screenshot/TVNZ Referee Colin Hawke awards a penalty try to Auckland in the 1995 national provincial championship rugby final against Otago at Eden Park. With both front rows standing, there is no way the penalty try should have gone through." 1995 FINAL AT A GLANCEAUCKLAND 23 (Mark Carter try; penalty try; Adrian Cashmore 2 con, 3 pen) OTAGO 19 (Jeff Wilson, Paul Cooke tries; Tony Brown 3 pen). Referee: Colin Hawke (Auckland).

Source: Stuff September 09, 2020 16:52 UTC