Discliplinary actions

Stormers fined over R200K

May 15, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Stormers have been fined over R 200 000.00 for bringing the game into disrepute.
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Frans not guilty

April 29, 2013
Posted by Morné

Frans Steyn has been found not guilty following a citing over the weekend. Steyn was cited by the match commissioner for charging into a ruck in the 78th minute where he made contact with Chiefs player, Nanai-Williams. Following a review of the evidence, Jannie Lubbe, who conducted the hearing Steyn did not breach Law...
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Dirtbin bans liquor near stadium

April 16, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

According to The Mercury website, Durban authorities have warned that rugby fans caught drinking in the outlying areas of Kings Park Stadium will face arrest, as police step up efforts to enforce existing liquor legislation banning the consumption of alcohol in public spaces.
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Bakkies back to form

April 8, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

World Cup-winning Springbok lock Bakkies Botha was a fiery presence as Toulon marched into the Heineken Cup semi-finals at the weekend … perhaps a tad too fiery.
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Kitshoff suspended for a week

March 25, 2013
Posted by Morné

A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Steven Kitshoff of the Stormers guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling after he was cited during a Super Rugby match at the weekend.
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SARU & Kings media releases on issue of foreign players

March 19, 2013
Posted by Morné

SA Rugby have released a statement with regards to Kings selections of foreign players.
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Hore apologises for his actions

November 29, 2012
Posted by Morné

New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore apologised on Thursday for a hit from behind on Wales lock Bradley Davies that resulted in a five-match ban, saying he had let down his team and the entire country.
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Mitchell not guilty, wants his job back

November 5, 2012
Posted by Morné

Suspended Golden Lions Rugby Union coach John Mitchell is committed to continuing in the role, buoyed by news that he has already been found not guilty of various charges of misconduct levelled against him by the GLRU, with a further six charges having been withdrawn by the Johannesburg-based club.
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Cooper cops a huge fine and suspended ban

October 31, 2012
Posted by Morné

Quade Cooper has today been found to be in breach of the ARU Code of Conduct in respect of his social media and media comments between Saturday 22 and Thursday 27 September.
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Morne gets 1 week ban

October 23, 2012
Posted by Morné

Vodacom Blue Bulls player Mornè Steyn has been suspended for one week of rugby after being found guilty by a SARU Judicial Officer on Tuesday.
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Higginbotham gets 2-match ban

October 22, 2012
Posted by Morné

Qantas Wallabies forward, Scott Higginbotham, has this evening accepted a two week suspension on both counts after pleading guilty to two counts of striking All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw, with the knee and the head.
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