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Regulations and learning

Discipline Regulations and learning modules

Information on the following Citing and Judicial processes are available in the relevant online learning modules.

Online learning modules

Information on the following Citing and Judicial processes are available in the relevant .

Citing Commissioner Training - this resource provides guidance for Citing Commissioners to discharge their responsibilities in a fair and balanced manner. It also provides clarity to other stakeholders of the game with regards to the role and parameters of the job.

Judicial Training - the purpose of the training is to harness your legal / rugby knowledge and help you apply it within the disciplinary regime with a view to driving consistent decision-making in line with the Laws, Regulations and refereeing interpretations in the modern game.

Regulations pertaining to Discipline

Regulation 20 - Disciplinary and judicial matters
Appendix 1: 520ccc.com Judicial and disciplinary panel appointment criteria
Appendix 2: 520ccc.com Citing Commissioner panel appointment criteria
Appendix 3: 520ccc.com appointment scheme

Regulation 17 - Discipline - foul play

Regulation 18 - Misconduct and Code of Conduct

Regulation 19 - Breach of the bye-laws or regulations

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Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Aseza Hele (South Africa)

South Africa’s Aseza Hele attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa’s WXV 2 match against Italy on 20 October. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
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Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Desiderius Sethie (Namibia)

Namibia’s Desiderius Sethie attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Namibia’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool A match against Uruguay on 27 September. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
Mon 2 October, 2023
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Independent Disciplinary Committee decision: Ben Lam (Samoa)

Samoa’s Ben Lam attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool D match against Japan on 28 September. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
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Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Eric Dosantos (Uruguay)

Uruguay’s Eric Dosantos attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool A match against Namibia on 27 September. The citing was upheld and the player was suspended for two matches subject to the completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
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Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vaea Fifita (Tonga)

Tonga’s Vaea Fifita attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.20(a) (dangerous charging into a ruck or maul) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match against Scotland on 24 September. The player accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but challenged that is warranted a red card and was suspended for four matches.
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Independent disciplinary committee decision: Johan Deysel (Namibia)

Namibia’s Johan Deysel attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Namibia’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool A match against France on 21 September. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for five matches subject to the completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
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Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vincent Pinto (Portugal)

Portugal’s Vincent Pinto attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to contrary to Law 9.11 (“Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others…”) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Portugal’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool C match against Wales on 16 September. The player was suspended for two matches subject to the completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
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Independent disciplinary committee decision: Rafael Simões (Portugal)

Portugal’s Rafael Simões attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Portugal’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool C match against Wales on 16 September. The player accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but submitted that it did not reach the red card threshold. The Committee accepted this and did not uphold the citing. Simões is therefore free to play.
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Independent disciplinary committee decision: Ethan de Groot (New Zealand)

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Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Tom Curry (England)

England’s Tom Curry attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in England’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool D match against Argentina in Marseille on 9 September. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for two matches (subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme).
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