Barking's Charlie Baffour-Awuah was on hand with a try in their 32-10 defeat yesterday. Pic: Rosalind Butt

Barking director of rugby Nick Warren unhappy with refereeing decision in 32-10 loss at Dings.

Barking director of rugby Nick Warren slammed the decision of referee Veryan Boscawen to not send off Dings’ Mark Woodrow, a decision he believed paved the way for their defeat on Saturday.

The score at the time was 18-10 in the home side’s favour in the second half, but with Barking on the attack in a two-on-one situation Woodrow slapped the ball down as Jay Udo-Udoma attempted to pass to Charlie Baffour-Awuah.

Woodrow had been yellow carded for an earlier infringement and while the referee and his touch judges deliberated, the only ramification was a Barking penalty.

And with the visitors in disbelief, the Barking chief believed that was the turning point.

“It was a very tight game and I felt that decision was the defining moment,” said Warren.

“The verdict deflated us and gave them a lift. Within two or three minutes they went up the other end and scored.

“It should have been a sending off at a minimum and possibly a penalty try.

“But after a long discussion they decided on just a penalty. That marred a good performance in my opinion and I have taken the issue up with the RFU (Rugby Football Union).

“The referee has admitted he was wrong after the game, but that doesn’t do you any favours.”