Technophobia and Status Quo Bias in the NRL Bunker Dispute
04/10/2026
The same people who unquestionably accept autopilot landing an aircraft or robotic surgery are uneasy about technology ruling on a sporting outcome. Introduction Technology has been introduced into many professional sports to reduce referee error. It has transformed the way games are officiated across a range of sporting competitions. However, controversy over its use remains. In the National Rugby League (NRL), the bunker was introduced to assist referees in making more accurate decisions by reviewing incidents through video technology. While