Tamaiti Williams suspended for three weeks

The Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has found Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams guilty of dangerous play in a ruck in contravention of Law 9.20a.

Williams was cited for dangerous play that occurred in the 15th minute of the match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato on 28 February 2026.

The FPRC determined Williams had entered a ruck and made direct shoulder contact to an opponent's head, with no mitigation, and that the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of six weeks/matches.

In light of Williams accepting he committed an act of foul play as well as mitigating factors such as his disciplinary record and remorse, the FPRC applied the full 50 per cent reduction in sanction.

*Williams was also given permission to apply to take part in World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Programme as a substitute for the final match of the sanction.

Williams has been suspended from all forms of the game for three weeks, which will apply to the following Super Rugby Pacific matches:

- Blues v Crusaders, Saturday 7 March 2026

- Crusaders v Highlanders, Saturday 14 March 2026

- Moana Pasifika v Crusaders, Saturday 21 March 2026*