Northern Edition

Select Edition

Northern Northern
Southern Southern
Global Global
New Zealand New Zealand
France France

10 weeks' worth of suspensions handed down to Rapava-Ruskin, Williams and Bedlow

(Photo by PA)

RFU independent disciplinary hearings have handed down a combined ten weeks’ worth of suspensions to Gloucester’s Val Rapava-Ruskin, Bath’s Mike Williams and Bristol’s Sam Bedlow following two red cards and a citing for a tip tackle following last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership matches. 

ADVERTISEMENT

A Wednesday morning statement from the RFU on the Premiership suspensions read: “Val Rapava-Ruskin of Gloucester, Mike Williams of Bath and Sam Bedlow of Bristol Bears all appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel last night (Tuesday, February 23).

“Rapava-Ruskin and Williams were each shown a red card by referee Wayne Barnes in the Bath v Gloucester match on Friday, February 19 as follows:

  • Rapava-Ruskin in the eighth minute for striking Josh Bayliss of Bath with the arm/elbow, contrary to World Rugby law 9.12;
  • Williams in the 52nd minute for a dangerous tackle on Gloucester’s Kyle Moyle contrary to World Rugby law 9.13;
  • Bedlow was cited by independent citing commissioner Nick Wood following the match between London Irish and Bristol Bears on Sunday, February 21. This was for a tip tackle on London Irish’s Theo Brophy-Clews in the second minute of the match contrary to World Rugby law 9.18.

“All three players accepted the charges and were given the following suspensions by the independent disciplinary panel comprising Jeremy Summers (chair), with Chris Skaife and Jamie Corsi.

  • Val Rapava-Ruskin: three-week suspension. He is free to play again on March 16;
  • Mike Williams: four-week suspension. He is free to play again on March 23;
  • Sam Bedlow: three-week suspension. He is free to play again on March 16.

“Full judgments, including explanation for sanction lengths (e.g. entry points and any mitigation), for each of the hearings are available as follows: Rapava-Ruskin here, Williams here and Bedlow here.”

Video Spacer

The Breakdown looks ahead to Super Rugby round one in New Zealand

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected
      Video Spacer

      The Breakdown looks ahead to Super Rugby round one in New Zealand

       

       

      ADVERTISEMENT

      Kubota Spears vs Tokyo Sungoliath | Japan Rugby League One 2024/25 | Quarter Final Replay

      Australia vs USA | Pacific Four Series 2025 | Full Match Replay

      New Zealand vs Canada | Pacific Four Series 2025 | Full Match Replay

      South Africa vs New Zealand | The Rugby Championship U20's | Full Match Replay

      Argentina vs Australia | The Rugby Championship U20's | Full Match Replay

      The Game that Made Jonah Lomu

      The gruelling reality behind one of the fastest sports in the world | The Report

      Boks Office | Episode 40 | The Steven Kitshoff Special

      Trending on RugbyPass

      Comments

      0 Comments
      Be the first to comment...

      Join free and tell us what you really think!

      Sign up for free
      ADVERTISEMENT

      Latest Features

      Comments on RugbyPass

      S
      Solenn Bonnet 8 days ago
      Leinster cleanse palette with record URC scoreline against Zebre

      My name is Solenn Bonnet, and I am a single mother navigating the challenges of raising my two-year-old child while trying to make ends meet. I came across a trading platform that promised astonishing daily profits of 18%. The allure of such a high return on investment was too tempting to resist, and I found myself drawn into cryptocurrency trading. Excited by the prospect of financial freedom, I invested a significant amount of my savings, totaling over 5.7 BTC. However, what started as a hopeful venture quickly turned into a nightmare. The platform was a scam, and I lost everything I had invested. The emotional toll of this loss was immense; I felt devastated and helpless, struggling to provide for my child and keep up with my bills. In my desperate attempt to recover my funds, I sought help from various recovery experts. Unfortunately, I encountered numerous fraudulent individuals who claimed they could help me retrieve my lost money. Each time I reached out, I was met with disappointment and further scams, which only deepened my despair. Last year was one of the most challenging periods of my life, filled with anxiety and uncertainty about my financial future. Feeling overwhelmed and at a loss, I confided in a close friend from church about my situation. She listened compassionately and shared her own experiences with financial difficulties. Understanding my plight, she introduced me to Tech Cyber Force Recovery, a group of skilled hackers known for their expertise in recovering lost funds. Skeptical yet hopeful, I decided to reach out to them as a last resort. Their services came at a higher cost, but my friend generously offered to help me with a partial payment. I was amazed by how quickly they responded and began the recovery process. Their team was professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire ordeal. To my relief, they successfully recovered more than I had lost to those heartless scammers. This was truly transformative, and I felt a sense of relief and gratitude that I hadn’t felt in a long time. I strongly encourage anyone who has faced similar challenges or fallen victim to scams to reach out to Tech Cyber Force Recovery. If you’ve invested in a fraudulent platform like I did, they are highly capable of helping you reclaim your hard-earned money. Don’t lose hope; there is a way to recover what you’ve lost.

      CONSULT TECH CYBER FORCE RECOVERY

      EMAIL.. support@techyforcecyberretrieval.com

      WhatsApp.. +15617263697

      website.. https://techyforcecyberretrieval.com

      Telegram.. +15617263697

      0 Go to comments
      LONG READ
      LONG READ Why Australian rugby pins its hopes on the Brumbies to wrest the Super Rugby crown from New Zealand hands Why Australian rugby pins its hopes on the Brumbies to wrest the Super Rugby crown from New Zealand hands
      Search