Sin Bins

[WES]

It doesn't happen in rugby precisely because it is ruthlessly penalised. By contrast, in football if a referee attempts to discipline players for dissent, he's instantly criticised for 'spoiling the game' or 'making it all about him'.

I think the referee tends to receive that criticism almost entirely when he sends someone off.

Had he the option of a sin bin that would occur far less often, I think.