Joe Marler gets date for his misconduct hearing over ‘Gypsy boy’ comment

• England prop will face World Rugby’s judicial committee on 5 April• Marler could now be banned after Six Nations clearanceJoe Marler will face a misconduct hearing on Tuesday, 5 April over his “Gypsy boy” slur against the Wales prop Samson Lee.World Rugby has confirmed an independent judicial committee will rule on the issue after both the Rugby Football Union and Six Nations cleared the England prop. Continue reading...