The Gardeners' World Blog

I'm no great expert on rugby union. You won't catch me blogging about oval-shaped balls being passed backwards or hoofed over the crossbar, the thrill of winning throw-ins by the corner flag, or whatever goes on in a scrum, ruck or maul. Or indeed in the bar afterwards.

However, I do think football can learn from the way rugby has embraced technology to help its officials.

I wrote recently advocating the limited use of video technology in football, but it may now be time also to bring in audio technology.