# Ban

'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

Simon McGonagle disqualified for nine months for taking Elliott picture

Seven months of ban suspended for period of a year.

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Mar 19th 2021, 8:58 PM

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

The player was sent off against Edinburgh on Saturday.

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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.

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Mar 12th 2021, 9:29 AM

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.

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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.

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Feb 25th 2021, 7:32 PM

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.

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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.

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Feb 9th 2021, 8:40 AM

# problems

Celtic striker could be punished for diving

Albian Ajeti faces a potential two-match ban after being charged with simulation.

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Feb 4th 2021, 6:50 PM

Sinckler gets two-game ban for shouting 'Are you f*****g serious?' at referee

The England tighthead prop will miss their opening game of the Six Nations.

8.1k

Jan 13th 2021, 11:43 AM

Springboks wing Dyantyi handed four-year doping ban

The 26-year-old tested positive for three banned substances.

8.2k

Dec 14th 2020, 2:03 PM

McInerney ruled out of Clare's clash with Wexford after red card appeal is rejected

The Clare Echo have reported that the midfielder’s one-match suspension will stand.

5.9k

Nov 13th 2020, 3:02 PM

Nine month ban for cyclist after crash left Jakobsen in coma

Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen said he was grateful to be alive after the finish line crash.

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Nov 11th 2020, 11:23 AM

# Technology

Judge halts WeChat ban in US-China tech battle

At the weekend Donald Trump said he had approved a deal allowing Oracle to become data partner for TikTok to avert a shutdown of that app.

15.8k

Sep 21st 2020, 12:03 PM

# US Open

Kyrgios trolls Djokovic with Twitter poll on ban

Kyrgios was quick to have his say after Djokovic was sensationally disqualified.

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Sep 7th 2020, 8:45 AM

Longford senior champions set to appeal after being hit with 48-week ban over €750 fine

The Longford Leader reports the Killoe club are set to launch an appeal.

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Aug 12th 2020, 12:03 PM

# bacteria

Swimming banned at number of beaches in Clare

Increased bacterial levels have been identified in the water following heavy rainfall.

35.5k

Aug 6th 2020, 12:46 PM

Spurs defender Dier met with fan who he confronted in the stands, says Mourinho

The 26-year-old will serve a four-match ban for his actions in March’s FA Cup tie.

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Jul 8th 2020, 11:20 PM

# Athletics

Former marathon world-record holder Kipsang handed four-year ban

The Kenyan runner has been suspended for violating anti-doping rules.

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Jul 3rd 2020, 3:20 PM

# Drugs in Rugby

Ex-Springbok hooker handed eight-year doping ban after third positive test

33-year-old Chiliboy Ralepelle won 25 caps for South Africa.

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Jul 1st 2020, 12:00 PM

# Apology

US Soccer scraps controversial anthem kneeling ban

‘We apologize to our players – especially our black players – staff, fans, and all who support eradicating racism.’

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Jun 11th 2020, 7:56 AM

# anti-doping

Munster confirm they've reviewed protocols after Cronin's one-month ban

‘It literally could happen to the man in the street where a wrong prescription is dispensed.’

5.9k

Jun 9th 2020, 3:28 PM

Man City to set out case to overturn two-season Champions League ban

The Premier League champions were sanctioned for a breach of financial fair play regulations.

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Jun 7th 2020, 1:42 PM

# anti-doping

Sport Ireland will not appeal Cronin's 'quite lenient' one-month ban

The 29-year-old tested positive for prednisolone and prednisone last November.

5.0k

May 18th 2020, 12:35 PM

# strict liability

Munster prop Cronin 'bears at least some fault' for failed anti-doping test

The judicial officer said he had ‘some sympathy for the player’ but that he could have done more.

7.9k

Apr 21st 2020, 1:57 PM

# suspended

France prop Haouas gets three-week ban for punch against Scotland

The 25-year-old had three weeks shaved off for his “good conduct, guilty plea and relative inexperience.”

5.2k

Mar 11th 2020, 5:29 PM

# climate action plan

Draft law that aims to ban the sale of fossil fuel cars by 2030 published today

Minister Richard Bruton says today is a ‘hugely important step’ in underpinning measures of the Climate Action Plan.

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Jan 6th 2020, 6:00 AM

Bahrain player hit with 10-match ban for racist 'slitty eye' gesture to Hong Kong fans

Sayed Baqer committed the offence at the end of a World Cup qualifying match.

5.7k

Dec 23rd 2019, 5:33 PM

# lifted

Irish Times ban remains as Communicorp invites The Currency back on air

Last month, Communicorp effectively banned journalists from The Currency appearing on the group’s stations.

13.2k

Dec 12th 2019, 4:29 PM

Ulster's Addison receives 4-week suspension for 'reckless contact'

He is set to miss the province’s Champions Cup double-header against Harlequins as a result.

14.0k

Nov 27th 2019, 3:34 PM