Disciplinary: Beno Obano (Bath Rugby)

The case of Beno Obano, Bath Rugby, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Matthew Weaver KC sitting with Leon Lloyd and Mitch Read.

He was shown a red card for dangerous tackling, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Northampton Saints on 8 June 2024.  

The player admitted an act of foul play but disputed that it reached the red card threshold. The panel upheld the charge and the player received a four-match ban which will be reduced to three if he makes an application to World Rugby to undertake the Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP).
 
Given the timing of this disciplinary hearing at the end of the domestic season, it is not immediately obvious which would be the next applicable meaningful fixtures for the purposes of sanction. These will be confirmed in due course.