Tadhg Furlong cited after Leinster-Munster interpro incident
Leinster rugby player Tadhg Furlong has been cited for an alleged act of foul play during a match against Munster. The disciplinary procedure follows an incident involving an opponent.
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Professional sports disciplinary actions impact team rosters and highlight the enforcement of sportsmanship regulations.
Leinster's Tadhg Furlong is tackled by Munster's Kieran Brookes and Fineen Wycherley. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady.
Tadhg Furlong has been cited for an incident that occurred during Leinster’s URC defeat of Munster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday nigh t, with arrangements for the disciplinary procedure to be announced in due course.
The Leinster, Ireland and Lions tighthead has been cited under Law 9.27 which states: “A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship including but not limited to grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals.”
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