Wilson and Vermeulen banned

Harry Wilson

The case of Harry Wilson, Saracens, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Jeremy Summers, sitting with Becky Essex and Olly Kohn.

Wilson was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 25th January.

Wilson admitted the charge and received a three-match ban, which will be reduced to two if he successfully completes the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP).

Matches missed:
01/02/2025 v Ealing Trailfinders (Premiership Rugby Cup)
07/02/2025 v London Scottish (Premiership Rugby Cup)
15/02/2025 v Harlequins (Premiership Rugby Cup)  *subject to completion of CIP.

The full judgment is available here, with the infographic available here.


Jacques Vermeulen

The case of Jacques Vermeulen, Exeter Chiefs, was heard on papers and chaired by Jeremy Summers, sitting with Becky Essex and Olly Kohn.

Vermeulen was cited for a dangerous play in a ruck or maul, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.20, during a game against Saracens on Saturday 25th January.

Vermeulen admitted the charge and received a two-match ban

Matches missed:
01/02/2025 v Hartpury University (Premiership Rugby Cup)
09/02/2025 v Cornish Pirates (Premiership Rugby Cup)

The full judgment is available here, with the infographic available here.