Disciplinary: Callum Chick, Newcastle Falcons & Adam Coleman, London Irish

Callum Chick of Newcastle Falcons and Adam Coleman of London Irish appeared before a virtual independent disciplinary panel yesterday evening (Tuesday 22 February 2022).  The panel comprised Matthew Weaver (chair) with Becky Essex and Carl Bradshaw.

Both Chick and Coleman received red cards for dangerous tackling contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13.  Chick's red card occurred in first half of the Newcastle Falcons game against Exeter Chiefs on 20 February.  Coleman received his red card in the second half of the London Irish against Saracens match on 19 February.  

Chick accepted an act of foul play but denied that it met the red card threshold. The panel upheld the red card and he has been suspended for a period of three weeks and is free to play again on 15 March.  He indicated his intention to apply to World Rugby to access the Coaching Intervention Programme and the panel gave permission for this request.  In the event that the application is allowed and the programme completed, the player will miss two matches and will be free to play against Saracens on 12 March.  The full judgement is available here.  

Adam Coleman’s case was dismissed after he contested the red card threshold. He is free to play with immediate effect.  The full judgement is available here.  

ENDS

Callum Chick will miss the following games:

• 26.02 v Bath Rugby
• 04.03 v Harlequins
• 12.03 v Saracens*

*Subject to successful completion of the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Process