Fergus McFadden among 13 Barbarians players sanctioned by RFU for Covid protocol breach

Fergus McFadden is among 13 Barbarians players sanctioned for breaching coronavirus protocols. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Former Ireland international Fergus McFadden has been banned for four weeks and must conduct 60 hours of unpaid rugby community work for breaching coronavirus protocols while on duty with the Barbarians.

McFadden and former England captain Chris Robshaw, who was also fined two weeks' wages, were among 13 Barbarians players sanctioned by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Tuesday for their actions ahead of the game against England at Twickenham on October 25, which resulted in the cancellation of the match.