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Grootfontein Rugby Player Banned for Life After Attacking Referee Last Month

Jun 4, 2024, 10:15 AM

A Namibian rugby player from Grootfontein Rugby Club has been banned for life after a shocking incident last month where he attacked and flattened a referee during a match. The player, whose actions were caught on camera, faces a lifetime ban from playing rugby and a 156-week ban from all other forms of rugby, including coaching, refereeing, and administration. The player pleaded guilty to charges under World Rugby laws 9.11, 9.12, 9.27, and 9.28. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and highlights the serious consequences of violent behavior in sports.