EPCR

‘Confrontational, aggressive and disrespectful’ – Full Johnny Sexton ruling makes for tough read

‘In this instance, Johnny Sexton’s misconduct was confrontational, aggressive, and disrespectful of the match officials.’ Late on Sunday evening, the EPCR informed rugby fans of a misconduct ruling against Johnny Sexton, on behalf of an independent disciplinary committee. Referring back to post-match incidents from the Leinster vs. La Rochelle Champions Cup final, at Aviva Stadium, […]

2 years ago

All the talking points and biggest moments from Johnny Sexton’s EPCR hearing

Once more unto the disciplinary breach, dear friends… Johnny Sexton is in front of a disciplinary panel today after having a misconduct complaint lodged against him, concerning his actions during and after the Champions Cup final. The Ireland captain missed that cup final loss to La Rochelle but was said to be involved in a […]

2 years ago

Johnny Sexton set for crucial misconduct hearing that will decide World Cup fate

Leinster and their former captain are in the dock. Johnny Sexton and Leinster Rugby have been informed of a hearing into potential misconduct, following on from the Champions Cup final at Aviva Stadium on May 20. Sexton was injured for the game, against La Rochelle, but is reported to have featured in a half-time tunnel […]

2 years ago

Ronan O’Gara’s noble defence of Johnny Sexton misses crucial point

This is not a question of character. It is about the actions of a player that overstepped the mark, twice. Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton have enjoyed plenty of duels, over the years, and we had a case of the Munster man looking out for his old No.10 rival, this week. Ahead of his side’s […]

2 years ago

Johnny Sexton unlikely to miss any World Cup games but could sit out warm-ups

A 24-week ban has been mentioned but there would need to be an almighty smoking gun. Johnny Sexton has questions to answer after reportedly receiving a misconduct letter from the EPCR but any sanction should not roll over into the World Cup. It may affect Ireland’s preparations, though. Aside from the Top 14, which has […]

2 years ago

Johnny Sexton could miss World Cup matches after “intimidating” behaviour accusation

Post-match footage showed the injured Leinster captain approaching the match officials to share some thoughts. Johnny Sexton could be facing the prospect of missing World Cup warm-up matches, and some games in the tournament, should the EPCR decide to slap him with a severe punishment relating to his actions during and after the Champions Cup […]

2 years ago