Person: Douglas Hunter

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Joe Schmidt: Time to tackle reckless kicking in rucks

Joe Schmidt’s call for World Rugby to review the practice of players attempting to kick the ball out of rucks gained further credence yesterday following the decision not to cite England’s Mike Brown after his boot made contact with Conor Murray’s face in Saturday’s Six Nations tie.

Tackling the Ferris issue

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Flannery to miss rest of Six Nations as ban appeal upheld

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Flannery appeal dismissed

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Flannery appeal set for Wednesday

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Heaslip won’t face gouging charge as Boks rebuffed

Ibanez cited

France captain Raphael Ibanez has been cited following an alleged stamping incident during last night’s World Cup bronze medal match defeat against Argentina at Parc des Princes.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2007

Burger cited for dangerous tackle

South Africa flanker Schalk Burger could miss Friday’s crunch Pool A clash with England after being cited for a dangerous tackle on Samoa’s scrum-half Junior Polu.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2007

Ulster duo cited

Ulster players Justin Harrison and Matt McCullough and Saracens' Kevin Yates have been cited.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2005

Decision on Nonu spear tackle deferred

New Zealand’s Ma’a Nonu will have to wait until tomorrow evening to find out the decision of the International Rugby Board over his citing following an incident in the game against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2005

Nonu to face the music

NEW ZEALAND centre Ma’a Nonu faces a disciplinary fight to remain part of the All Blacks Grand Slam tour after being cited yesterday for the ‘spear-tackle’ on Ireland’s Gordon D’Arcy at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2005

Spear-tackle decision due today

A DECISION on whether or not Ma’a Nonu will be punished for a spear-tackle on Gordon D’Arcy will be made this afternoon.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2005

Players cited for indiscretions

Two players have been cited for alleged foul play following the latest round of Heineken Cup pool games.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Argentina props to attend disciplinary hearing

ARGENTINA props Mauricio Reggiardo and Roberto Grau who have been cited for dangerous play during their match against Ireland in Adelaide on Sunday, will attend a hearing today in Sydney.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2003

Ireland ready for big week

Eddie O’Sullivan’s Ireland team headed to Adelaide today at full strength and braced for the World Cup hype to hit them.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2003

Trio fined over postponed games

Three clubs – Saracens, Neath and Ebbw Vale – have been fined four-figure sums after breaching European Rugby Cup regulations relating to postponed games.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

Three clubs face misconduct charges

A three man ERC Disciplinary Committee will hear charges of misconduct brought against Neath, Ebbw Vale and Saracens at hearings in Dublin on Tuesday, April 8.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2003

Six Nations: Troncon gets 21-day ban

Former Italian captain Alessandro Troncon has been banned for 21 days following his dismissal in last weekend’s Six Nations Championship clash against Ireland.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2001