Max Deegan handed two week ban

The Disciplinary process related to Max Deegan of Leinster Rugby, who was issued a Red card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 15 game against Ulster Rugby on Friday, April 17, has resulted in a two-game suspension.

After an act of foul play by player No 20 (Deegan), referee Andrew Brace showed the Player a Red card in the 60th minute of the game under Law 9.17 – A player must not tackle, charge, pull, push or grasp an opponent whose feet are off the ground.

In the Player’s responses to the Judicial Officer (Achille Reali, Italy) overseeing the disciplinary process, he had accepted that he had committed an act of foul play which warranted a Red Card.

Mr Reali found that the incident met the Red card threshold, with entry of low-end warranting a four-week suspension. The Player received two weeks (50%) mitigation due to his apology, clean record and good conduct throughout the disciplinary process which results in a two-game suspension.

Fixtures Max Deegan is unavailable for:

Benetton v Leinster Rugby, Saturday April 25, BKT URC

Leinster Rugby v RC Toulon, Saturday May 2, EPCR Investec Champions Cup