Following an incident which occurred on a Howe of Fife team bus last season (24 September 2016) Scottish Rugby has published details of sanctions applied by an independent discipline panel.
The sanctions include the club’s former Head Coach and former President each being suspended from any involvement in rugby coaching, officiating or administration for a year (52 weeks ending 29 August 2018) for failing to exercise reasonable and proper control over the players under their supervision.
Two players have been suspended from playing for two seasons (84 weeks ending 31 May 2018) for their part in the incident.
Twelve other players received playing bans of between 6 and 8 weeks.
In addition, all office bearers, trustees, directors and players over the age of 18 are required to attend a series of leadership workshops to improve the club’s culture.
A fine has also been applied against the club.
Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Mark Dodson said: “The behaviour of those involved in this incident, including several individuals in positions of authority at the club, was completely unacceptable.
“The actions of those involved have absolutely no place in our sport. Significant sanctions have been applied in this matter and Scottish Rugby will not hesitate to take action against any club, official or player behaving in a similarly unacceptable manner.”
Details of the sanctions involved are available on Scottish Rugby’s website here.
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