Posts Tagged ‘suspension’

• Official GLRU statement regarding John Mitchell's suspension

  Jun 26, 12 • 2191 Views • National • James Loretz • Comments Off on Official GLRU statement regarding John Mitchell's suspension

  The Golden Lions Rugby Union confirmed this morning that John Mitchell, head coach of the MTN Lions team, has been suspended to provide the Union with the opportunity to investigate certain allegations. Lions President, Kevin de Klerk said, “we are...

• Butch James to play no part in Lions tour after four week suspension

  Apr 29, 12 • 2605 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Butch James to play no part in Lions tour after four week suspension

  Lions utility back Butch James will play no part in the Lions’ tour of Australasia after he was suspended for four weeks following a shoulder charge against the Brumbies on Friday. James was cited for dangerous play after charging into a ruck in the...

• Hougaard suspended for one week after red card

  Mar 4, 12 • 2544 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Hougaard suspended for one week after red card

  The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has accepted a guilty plea from Francois Hougaard of the Bulls for contravening Law10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still...

• Byrnes cops a 10 week ban for eye-gouging

  Mar 4, 12 • 2631 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Byrnes cops a 10 week ban for eye-gouging

  A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Adam Byrnes of the Rebels guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship – making contact with the eye, after he was cited during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Byrnes has been suspended...