Ireland legend chimes in on Mack Hansen's heated criticism of ...
ULSTER icon Stephen Ferris has weighed-in on Mack Hansen's comments regarding officiating.
The Ireland winger slammed officials after Connacht's defeat to Leinster on Saturday evening.
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The winger let loose at the officials in the post-match presser at Aviva Stadium, all of whom were from the IRFU.
Chris Busby was the referee, with Peter Martin and Stuart Gaffikin acting as assistants, while Mark Patton was the television match official (TMO).
Pete Wilkins' side shipped 15 penalties to Leinster's 16 in a cracking URC derby clash in Dublin.
But the Australian-born winger was furious at the officials as he spoke to RTE during post-game media duties.
Hansen said: "Can I say something real quick about the situation?
"Like, I feel like we get this every week. We never get any calls, ever. I’ve been feeling this for years now.
"You can’t possibly tell me yourselves sitting there, like checking the Gus McCarthy one—how much? How much did they check that? Ten, eleven times?
"Bundee gets a direct hit to the head, it’s quite obvious, no call, doesn’t care."
Now, former Ireland back-row star Ferris has weighed-in on the standard of officiating on the United Rugby Championship.
The 35-time capped Ireland star took to social media after Hansen's heated comments.
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He reckons some of the Ulster players may have felt the same way after their defeat to Munster on Friday night.
Tom Farrell was the late hero for Munster as Ulster were left to rue Tom O’Toole's red card in the Belfast clash.
Taking to X, he said: "I’m sure a few Ulster lads felt the same way last night.
"Some of the officiating this weekend has been exceptionally poor, and has to be addressed immediately."
