Taranaki club rugby player banned for 36 matches after referee attack

Monday 30 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1:58pm

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A 17-year-old Southern rugby player has received a 36-match ban for deliberately shoulder-charging a referee. The incident occurred during a premier match against the New Plymouth Old Boys in Hāwera.

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1. StuffMon 30 Jun 2025, 12:30pm

   Southern rugby player handed hefty ban for referee attack (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 30 Jun 2025, 1:58pm

   Taranaki club rugby player handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging referee (opens in new tab)