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2 for Alex, 4 for Neethling

The Disciplinary process related to Alex Nankivell Red Card in the Vodacom 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.

NEETHLING FOUCHÉ (RED CARD)

The Disciplinary process related to Neethling Fouché Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Ulster on Friday 28 March has resulted in a four game suspension.

After an act of foul play by DHL Stormers player No 3 (Neethling Fouché), referee Andrea Piardi showed the Player a Red Card in the 45th minute of the game under Law 9.16 – A player must not charge or knock down an opponent carrying the ball without attempting to grasp that player.

The Panel overseeing the disciplinary process Declan Goodwin (Chair), Janet Gedrych and Chris Morgan (all Wales) found that the incident met the Red Card threshold, with entry of mid-range warranting a six-game suspension. The Panel reduced the suspension to four games (33% mitigation) due to the Player’s good record, remorse and exemplary conduct before and during the hearing which results in a four-game suspension.

Should the Player complete the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme then the sanction will be reduced by one week.

Fixtures Neethling Fouché is unavailable for:

  • DHL Stormers v Connacht, 19 April 2025, Vodacom URC
  • DHL Stormers v Benetton, 26 April 2025, Vodacom URC
  • DHL Stormers v Dragons RFC, 10 May 2025, Vodacom URC
  • DHL Stormers v Cardiff Rugby, 16 May 2025, Vodacom URC

The Player and the Club have the right to appeal.

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