Ten of the worst refereeing decisions of all time

After referee Craig Joubert controversially awarded Australia a crucial penalty against Scotland in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final, ITV News looks at 10 more of the most controversial sporting decisions of all time.

1. Thierry Henry handball denies Ireland a place at 2010 World Cup

With the play-off between France and Ireland finely poised at 1-1 on aggregate in Paris, Henry clearly handled the ball in the build-up to William Gallas's winning goal in extra-time.

2. Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal against England at 1986 World Cup

Do we really need to explain this one? Diego Maradona scored perhaps the most controversial World Cup goal ever against England in the 1986 quarter-final, using his hand to punch the ball into the net.

Maradona punches the ball past Peter Shilton. Credit: PA

3. Fabien Pelous awarded controversial try against New Zealand

France are awarded a try against New Zealand at the Stade de France during their match in 2000, despite the ball appearing not to get anywhere near the ground.

4. Lampard's strike against Germany at 2010 World Cup not given

Frank Lampard looked to have brought England level against Germany in the second round, but his clever strike did not count, despite clearly crossing the line.

Manuel Neuer looks on as Lampard's strike clearly crosses the line. Credit: Reuters

5. Cricketer knocks off his own stumps twice, but isn't given out

Australia's Geoff Lawson knocked off his own stumps twice in two overs against the West Indies in 1984, but somehow wasn't given out.

6. Mendes denied wonder goal against Manchester United in 2005

Drawing 0-0 at Old Trafford in the dying minutes, Tottenham's Pedro Mendes lobbed goalkeeper Roy Carroll from just inside the United half. Carroll spilled the ball over the line before clearing it, but the goal was not given.

Carroll scrambles to scoop the ball out of the goal. Credit: Reuters

7. Manu Tuilagi avoids red card after punch-up with Chris Ashton

During the 2011 Premiership semi-final between Leicester and Northampton, Tuilagi tackled Ashton without the ball. Ashton pushed Tuilagi before the latter punched him three times, leaving him with blood pouring from his eye. Both players got yellow cards.

8. Graham Poll calls time as Everton score bizarre derby winner

The Merseyside Derby was level at 0-0 in 2000 when Liverpool's Sander Westerveld hit a free-kick into the back of Don Hutchison, resulting in the ball trickling into the empty net. Everton thought they had won, but referee Graham Poll claimed he had blown for full-time, despite there being a few seconds of injury time left.

Everton players surround Poll after the goal is disallowed. Credit: PA

9. Andrew Flintoff air shot given out against New Zealand

England's Flintoff is given out caught behind against New Zealand in 2002, despite not getting close to making contact with the ball.

10. Chesterfield's FA Cup dreams end after goal not given

Chesterfield could have been 3-1 up against Middlesbrough in their FA Cup semi-final in 1997, but Jonathan Howard's strike was not given, despite appearing to cross the line. The match was eventually drawn and Middlesbrough won the replay 3-0.

Jonathan Howard (left) watches his shot bounce off the bar. Credit: PA