Alex Nankivell Disciplinary Decision

The Disciplinary process related to Alex Nankivell’s red card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Connacht on Saturday, March 29 has resulted in a two game suspension.

After an act of foul play by Munster player No 12 (Alex Nankivell), referee Craig Evans showed the Player a Red Card in the 25th minute of the game under Law 9.20a – A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without binding onto another player in the ruck or maul.

The Panel overseeing the disciplinary process John Kirk (Chair, Scotland), Stefan Terblanche and Neil Snellenburg (South Africa) found that the incident was reckless and met the Red Card threshold under Law 9.20b (A Player must not make contact with an opponent above the line of the shoulders) with entry of low-end warranting a two-game suspension.

The Player and the Club have the right to appeal.