Club player receives 46 week suspension

Waihora Rugby and Canterbury Maori representative, Bronson Munro, has been found guilty by the Canterbury Metropolitan Judicial Committee of misconduct following a complaint laid by the Southbridge Rugby Football Club.

23 year old Munro was accused of making racially abusive comments towards a Southbridge player in a match between Southbridge and Waihora on 11 June this year.  The committee found him guilty of “Acts or Statements that are discriminatory by reason of Religion, Race, Sex or National or Ethnic Origin."

"Munro has been suspended from all rugby matches, including any on-field activities, until 31 May 2017. Waihora Rugby Club has also been put on notice with respect to conduct by players and spectators at any future rugby games," said General Manager Community Rugby, Tim Gilkison.