Richards damned but Quins relieved

DEAN RICHARDS’ reputation as one of the most successful players and coaches in English rugby history has been reduced to ruins.

Currently banned from the sport for three years, the latest damning revelations following the Harlequins ‘Bloodgate’ scandal raise grave doubts whether or not he can ever return.

Quins though, will feel a sense of immense relief they have avoided expulsion from this season’s Heineken Cup.