Tuesday, December 2, 2025
HomeSportBroad Shields (Wasps) suspended for four weeks

Broad Shields (Wasps) suspended for four weeks

Published on

Wasps Broad Shields’ second line-up has been suspended for four weeks on Wednesday, so organizers have announced they will miss the English club’s trip to Toulouse on Sunday, the second day of the European Rugby Cup.

The 30-year-old, who played eight matches against England (2018-2019), was fined for receiving a red card following his team’s defeat to Ireland (35-14) on Sunday.

The referee of the meeting, French Romain Point, in the 26th minute, certainly avoided the Shields for defeating Dave Kilcoin, the pillar of Munster.In a dangerous way“European professional club Rugby (EPCR) recalled in a press release.

Shields opposed the allegations during a hearing in the disciplinary committee, but it did not. “Red card decision confirmed“, When considering the second line”Kilcoy’s head and neck were dangerously connected“, Says the press release.

Shields can in principle not replay before Monday, January 10, 2022, but his last week could be skipped if he follows a special coaching workshop offered by World Rugby’s governing body, World Rugby. The player and the EPCR have the option to appeal against the decision.

Latest articles

Travel to the United Kingdom: Everything you need to know about the new paid visa soon to be mandatory

"The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is being sought to improve security and modernize the...

Ireland: Strategic agreement with EIB for offshore wind

In partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), Ireland has committed to a strategic...

Today: Ireland open, Poland to follow

Artist selection for Junior Eurovision continues and Ireland kicks off its own today! 3:15...

Apple’s tax break gives infrastructure to Ireland, PM Harris says – 09/12/2024 at 12:24

((auto translation by Reuters, see disclaimer https://bit.ly/rtrsauto)) An EU court order this week for Apple...

More like this

Travel to the United Kingdom: Everything you need to know about the new paid visa soon to be mandatory

"The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is being sought to improve security and modernize the...

Ireland: Strategic agreement with EIB for offshore wind

In partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), Ireland has committed to a strategic...

Today: Ireland open, Poland to follow

Artist selection for Junior Eurovision continues and Ireland kicks off its own today! 3:15...