# Ban

Last month

May 2023

# Back in action

Messi returns to PSG training following suspension over Saudi Arabia trip

Messi was fined and suspended for a promotional visit to the Middle East country without permission.

1.7k

May 8th 2023, 1:51 PM

This year

2023

# Punishment

FAI confirm player's 5-year ban for 'assaulting a match official' during game in Co Louth

The incident took place during Sporting BJD FC’s game against Bay United FC in the North Eastern Football League on 6 April this year.

9.8k

Apr 21st 2023, 3:05 PM

# Punishment

FAI confirm player's 5-year ban for 'assaulting a match official'

The incident took place during Sporting BJD FC’s game against Bay United FC in the North Eastern Football League on 6 April this year.

3.5k

Apr 21st 2023, 2:34 PM

# Ban

Kremlin vows to 'defend the interests' of its athletes following IOC recommendation

On Tuesday, Olympic chiefs recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutrals.

2.9k

Mar 29th 2023, 7:50 PM

# Ban

IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals

No timeline given for their potential participation at Paris Olympics.

1.6k

Mar 28th 2023, 5:04 PM

# tiktok

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

The app has been banned on Government phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed.

10.4k

Mar 20th 2023, 12:54 PM

# Ban

Grant Gilchrist suspended for Ireland's visit to Murrayfield

Lock to miss the rest of the Six Nations due to three-week ban for red card against France.

8.2k

Mar 6th 2023, 1:37 PM

# Ban

Limerick's Kyle Hayes accepts one-match suspension for striking

Wing-back flicked hurley at Galway’s Brian Concannon last weekend.

5.5k

Mar 3rd 2023, 11:16 AM

# findings

Seven out of 10 rugby fans would not support Aviva alcohol ban, according to research

The research was carried out during two of Ireland’s November internationals.

30.4k

Updated

Jan 16th 2023, 9:36 PM

# Development

Farrell receives ban but will be available for England’s Six Nations opener

The skipper is set to be able to resume playing after Saracens’ Premiership clash with Bristol on 28 January.

10.3k

Jan 11th 2023, 1:01 PM

Last year

2022

# Infants

Sale of self-feeding pillows banned after CCPC rules they pose 'risk of death or serious harm'

The products are to be withdrawn from sale immediately.

18.0k

Dec 22nd 2022, 12:50 PM

# Ban

Public 'don’t know all the facts' about Rassie Erasmus' ban - Jacques Nienaber

South Africa head coach says people would ‘probably form a different opinion’ if they were fully informed.

7.1k

Nov 22nd 2022, 2:58 PM

# Ban

Antoine Dupont suspended for Toulouse's Champions Cup clash with Munster

French ace will miss Toulouse’s date with Graham Rowntree’s team on December 11.

12.8k

Nov 17th 2022, 11:33 AM

# Elon musk

Trolls flooded Twitter with slurs to test ban policy, safety chief says

The issue began hours after Elon Musk bought the platform on Thursday

19.1k

Oct 30th 2022, 2:28 PM

# Racing

Irish jockey Callan given 12-day ban for riding a finish a circuit too soon

‘Yep that was embarrassing…’

6.9k

Oct 27th 2022, 8:41 AM

# suspended

Italy women's Rugby World Cup forward banned 12 weeks for biting

Tounesi will miss Italy’s quarter-final against France on 29 October.

4.3k

Oct 25th 2022, 9:00 AM

# Punishment

10-match ban for Nothern Irish international Lafferty over sectarian comment

The Kilmarnock striker has apologised after he was suspended until January.

6.7k

Oct 20th 2022, 5:27 PM

# Ban

96-week suspension proposed for Roscommon referee incident

The Roscommon Herald is reporting the news.

6.3k

Sep 15th 2022, 3:33 PM

# Ban

Cork appeal Thompson's two-match suspension ahead of All-Ireland semi-final

Manager Matthew Twomey admits it ‘doesn’t look good’, however.

8.5k

Jul 20th 2022, 12:11 PM

# Suspension

All Blacks prop Ta'avao banned for 3 weeks after red card against Ireland

The tighthead will miss this weekend’s final Test in Wellington.

12.9k

Jul 12th 2022, 1:48 PM

# Tobacco

Increase minimum age for cigarettes each year until no-one can buy them, UK govt advised

Dr Javed Khan issued four critical ‘must-dos’ for the UK Government to act upon immediately.

20.0k

Jun 9th 2022, 6:17 PM

# suspended

Tottenham’s Chioma Ubogagu handed nine-month ban for anti-doping violations

The independent regulatory commission imposing the sanction accepted Ubogagu had broken the rules unintentionally.

4.9k

May 19th 2022, 1:08 PM

# Ivan Kuliak

Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol

The Z symbol has gone from a marking on Russian military vehicles to a pro-war symbol.

27.5k

May 18th 2022, 9:16 AM

# Ban

Wimbledon chiefs in talks with UK Government to ban Russian players

Reports have suggested men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev would be excluded due to fears victory would boost Vladimir Putin’s regime.

2.9k

Apr 5th 2022, 11:38 AM

# Conversion Therapy

'There is nothing to cure': France bans conversion therapy

New legislation includes criminal penalties for people who are convicted of trying to ‘convert’ LGBTQ people to heterosexuality.

14.4k

Jan 26th 2022, 1:31 PM

# Ban

Dakuwaqa gets three-week suspension for his reckless tackle on Van der Flier

The Fijian was sent off in Montpellier’s 89-7 drubbing to Leinster.

4.9k

Jan 20th 2022, 1:19 PM

# Suspension

Robbie Dunne granted extension to appeal 18-month ban for harassing Bryony Frost

The Irish jockey has until 20 January to lodge his appeal.

8.3k

Jan 10th 2022, 5:26 PM

All time

# Punishment

Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka banned from driving

The right back was in a ‘state of complete ignorance’ of the Yorkshire driving matters, according to his lawyers.

12.1k

Dec 20th 2021, 3:29 PM

# red card

Argentina lock Lavanini gets five-week ban for breakdown hit on Healy

The second row could have a week shaved off if he completes the ‘Coaching Intervention Programme.’

7.3k

Dec 2nd 2021, 1:54 PM

# Unhappy

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hits out at ‘farce’ as players face potential ban

It is understood the Premier League remains in talks with Fifa, the clubs and the Government over the issue.

10.6k

Sep 10th 2021, 11:51 PM

# Conversion Therapy

Department to look at 'extent and nature' of conversion therapy in Ireland before moving to ban

The practice refers to any form of psychological intervention which aims to change a person’s sexual orientation.

It is expected that this research will not be completed for several months.

Work on drafting legislation is due to commence in 2022, reports Cónal Thomas.

The Psychological Society of Ireland this week reiterated its position that conversion therapy "has no place in any modern society".

36.3k

Aug 11th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Punishment

England flanker given 4-match ban for striking with knee

Lewis Ludlow was captaining his country against Canada for a second successive match.

9.8k

Jul 15th 2021, 11:14 PM

# Punishment

'Racism charges were not proven' - Anger over Czech star's 10-match ban

Ondrej Kudela will likely miss Euro 2021 because of the suspension.

3.5k

Apr 15th 2021, 1:21 PM

# Ban

Simon McGonagle disqualified for nine months for taking Elliott picture

Seven months of ban suspended for period of a year.

11.6k

Mar 19th 2021, 8:58 PM

# Punishment

Connacht's Jarrad Butler receives 3-week ban for dangerous tackle

The player was sent off against Edinburgh on Saturday.

5.6k

Mar 18th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Computer Says No

Oisin Murphy return delayed by ‘administrative error’

Champion jockey was due to take three rides at Lingfield.

2.3k

Mar 12th 2021, 9:29 AM

# Punishment

Ulster's Warwick receives 2-game ban after red card versus Leinster

The 29-year-old prop was sent off for leading with an elbow as opponent Ed Byrne tried to tackle him.

3.8k

Mar 11th 2021, 11:54 AM

# Confusion

Zander Fagerson may still play some part for Scotland in Six Nations despite ban

The Scots’ next clash with France has been postponed.

3.7k

Feb 25th 2021, 7:32 PM

# Punishment

Middlesbrough winger served three-month ban for cocaine use last year

The FA has revealed the suspension was handed out to the Nathaniel Mendez-Laing when he was at Cardiff.

5.3k

Feb 12th 2021, 7:53 PM

# Discipline

Ireland's O'Mahony to face hearing today following red card against Wales

The 31-year-old was sent off for making contact with the head of Tomas Francis.

11.8k

Feb 9th 2021, 8:40 AM