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# In the dock

This year
2023
# In the dock
Explained: The Premier League's unprecedented case against Manchester City
What have City been accused of doing wrong, and what are the potential punishments?
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# In the dock
Prosecutors in Sarkozy corruption trial want ex-French President to get four-year jail term
“What did I do to deserve this?” asked Sarkozy in court yesterday.
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Dec 8th 2020, 7:28 PM
# Hearing
Joe Marler has been cited for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' genitals
England’s Courtney Lawes and Manu Tuilagi are also facing disciplinary hearings in Dublin this week.
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Mar 9th 2020, 3:11 PM
# Hearing
Leicester's Geordan Murphy charged with verbal abuse of match official
The former Ireland fullback has endured a difficult season in charge of Leicester Tigers.
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May 23rd 2019, 12:36 PM
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'He bottled it': Watford captain Deeney charged over referee rant
The striker could serve a suspension following the remarks he made about the official after a game against Bournemouth.
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Jan 10th 2019, 7:23 PM
# In the dock
Ulster flanker could face ban for in-air tackle which earned him red card
Matty Rea will face a disciplinary panel this week.
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Oct 8th 2018, 5:49 PM
# In the dock
Edinburgh prop to face Pro14 disciplinary panel after RDS red card
Pierre Schoeman was dismissed for leading with his elbow in contact.
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Sep 24th 2018, 6:29 PM
# In the dock
England out-half Cipriani arrested and charged after nightclub incident
The 30-year-old was in Jersey with his club side, Gloucester.
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Aug 15th 2018, 8:00 PM
# In the dock
Israel Folau to face disciplinary hearing after challenges on Peter O'Mahony
The Wallabies fullback has received a citing commissioner’s warning on top of his yellow card.
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Jun 24th 2018, 5:38 AM
# In the dock
Munster centre Arnold faces ban after inter-pro red card
The 21-year-old will appear in front of a Pro14 disciplinary panel tomorrow.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 6:24 PM
# In the dock
England trio Hartley, Hughes and Marler facing bans after European citings
Indiscipline at club level could cost Eddie Jones three players for the November internationals.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 8:30 PM
# In the dock
Bad news for Waterford hurlers as GAA chiefs set to confirm one-match ban for Tadhg de Búrca
The highly-rated defender will be reported by referee Fergal Horgan, meaning he is set to miss the All-Ireland semi-final against Cork.
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Jul 25th 2017, 12:05 AM
# In the dock
Sean O'Brien cited for a swinging arm against the All Blacks
The Lions openside could now miss the third and decisive Test in Auckland.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 12:56 AM
# the bold step
Sonny Bill Williams to face judicial hearing over shoulder charge tomorrow
The All Blacks centre saw red in the second Test earlier.
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Jul 1st 2017, 1:51 PM
# In the dock
Jose Mourinho charged over comments made about referee Anthony Taylor
The Man United manager faces a disciplinary hearing.
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Oct 27th 2016, 10:44 AM
# In the dock
Chris Ashton charged for allegedly biting Northampton's Alex Waller - twice!
He’ll appear before an RFU disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship.
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Sep 19th 2016, 6:41 PM
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'At this stage he is out of the game' - Donegal thinking without McGee despite appeal
The three-time Allstar winner looks set to miss the Monaghan clash.
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Jun 21st 2016, 12:05 AM
# In the dock
Stander red-card hearing adjourned until tomorrow after five-hour deliberation
The Ireland back row must anxiously wait to learn his fate.
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Jun 12th 2016, 3:34 PM
# In the dock
Capriati calls for Sharapova to be stripped of titles after drug test fail
The Russian tennis star has been blasted by Jennifer Capriati.
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Mar 8th 2016, 10:32 AM
# Essendon
34 AFL players slapped with doping bans and set to miss 2016 season
The 34 current and former Essendon players embroiled in a doping scandal have been found guilty by CAS.
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Jan 12th 2016, 10:23 AM
# Ivy League
Prep school rape trial hears details of "Senior Salute" on campus rooftop
Owen Labrie is accused of raping a 15-year-old as part of a school tradition.
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Aug 20th 2015, 12:50 PM
# In the dock
Pat Lam's in a bit of trouble after his explosive comments about Friday's touch judge
The Connacht boss let loose on touch judge Leighton Hodges after Connacht’s 18-17 defeat in Cardiff.
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Mar 9th 2015, 4:38 PM
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France lock Pascal Papé cited for incident that left Jamie Heaslip injured
Wayne Barnes sin binned Papé in the 52nd minute of play in Dublin on Saturday.
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Feb 16th 2015, 12:36 PM
# In the dock
Two college teams have been thrown out of the Sigerson Cup over ineligible players
IT Sligo and Queen’s University have been sanctioned
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Feb 5th 2015, 5:09 PM
# In the dock
GAA President - 'We abhor any form of abuse of our players, whether it be racial or sectarian'
‘We abhor any form of abuse of our players,’ says GAA President Liam O’Neill.
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Jan 27th 2015, 3:03 PM
# In the dock
Leinster's Jack McGrath cited for alleged stamp during Ulster clash
The loosehead prop faces an independent Pro12 hearing later this week.
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Jan 5th 2015, 11:35 AM
# In the dock
Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'Super Mario post' but it's unclear what his punishment will be
Balotelli is awaiting the FA’s punishment for the incident.
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Dec 13th 2014, 12:05 AM
# In the dock
Cavanagh expects sanctions after 'nonsense' in Armagh Cavan parade brawl
Sunday’s Ulster championship quarter-final was marred by the scenes before throw-in.
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Jun 10th 2014, 6:45 AM
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Peter Canavan: 'I was sceptical about the black card from the start'
The Tyrone legend saw his misgivings confirmed on Sunday in Omagh.
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May 20th 2014, 6:45 AM
# In the dock
Eddie Irvine sentenced to six months in jail after Milan nightclub brawl
But the F1 driver will not have to serve any of the sentence under Italian law.
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Jan 9th 2014, 7:31 PM
# In the dock
Anelka faces FA probe after controversial goal celebration for West Brom
The Frenchman was widely criticised after he celebrated his first goal at Upton Park yesterday.
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Dec 29th 2013, 4:02 PM
# In the dock
Murray in danger of missing November internationals after elbow citing
Niko Matawalu has also been cited for an alleged bite on Donncha O’Callaghan.
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Oct 28th 2013, 1:22 PM
# In the dock
Paul O'Connell banned for four weeks
Munster lock handed ban after strike on Ospreys player.
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Dec 16th 2010, 12:26 PM
# Case for defence
Dismissed Paul O'Connell to learn fate on Thursday
Munster captain will have the opportunity to plead his case in Dublin.
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