Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has called for greater accountability among rugby league's match officials following his team's frustrating Challenge Cup semi-final loss to Hull KR. The 32-12 defeat in Doncaster was marred by four captain's challenges going against the Wolves, with two ruled inconclusive—a decision that left Burgess visibly irked.

"The inconclusive stuff, they get decisions wrong all the time, but how long do they want to take?" Burgess said in his post-match interview on BBC Two. "It's 10 past six, we kicked off at four o'clock. It's two hours and 10 minutes. I'm disappointed with the result, but it's all a mess and it needs tidying up."

The match saw Warrington's Ben Currie penalized for a ball steal and Joe Philbin for a knock-on, both ruled inconclusive by video referee Chris Kendall. Meanwhile, Hull KR successfully overturned a knock-on call and a penalty decision through their own captain's challenges, adding to the sense of imbalance felt by the Wolves camp.

In his press conference, Burgess didn't hold back, urging the media to hold officials accountable. "You guys all do your job properly. You should keep them accountable. I can't do it because every time I tell the truth they fine me to put me back in my box," he said. "If you guys ask good questions and get access to the right people, they should be sat in front of the media as well. I've got to be careful what I say because I'll be in trouble if I tell the truth."

The defeat ends Warrington's Challenge Cup hopes, setting up a final showdown between Hull KR and Wigan. For Burgess and the Wolves, the focus now shifts to addressing inconsistencies that could have swung a tight contest. As the debate over officiating standards heats up, one thing is clear: the call for transparency in rugby league's decision-making is louder than ever.