Joe Marler banned and fined by World Rugby for 'gypsy boy' slur

World Rugby said the misconduct charge was "admitted in its entirety" by Marler.

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been banned for two games after his "gypsy boy" slur against Wales forward Samson Lee during last month's RBS 6 Nations Championship game at Twickenham.

A three-man independent judicial committee suspended Marler following a hearing in London, World Rugby announced. He was also fined £20,000 - to be paid to a suitable equality charity - after a misconduct charge against him was upheld.