Posts in Big Hits & Dirty Play
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Controversial red card sees Sergio Parisse suspended until further notice
Sergio Parisse will be out of rugby up until at least the 12 October, when he will appear before a LNR Disciplinary Committee to defend the red card that he received for a tip tackle against Toulouse this past weekend. The sending off was met with dismay in many corners. MORE »
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Quade Cooper sinbinned for off the ball shoulder on Nicolas Sanchez
In Saturday's clash against Argentina, Wallabies Flyhalf Quade Cooper was shown a yellow card after his shoulder charge on Nicolas Sanchez was deemed to be an illegal tackle. MORE »
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Double BITING allegations get Chris Ashton banned for 13 weeks
Chris Ashton has been banned for no less than 13 weeks following two biting incidents that took place in the Aviva Premiership this past weekend. The Saracens winger appeared before a RFU disciplinary panel last night, charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship. MORE »
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Eye Gouge denied by Brive's Mathieu Ugalde despite incriminating footage
Brive flyhalf Mathieu Ugalde has been cited for the alleged eye-gouge that was seen during the weekend's ugly battle with Grenoble in the Top 14, the same match that saw three players red carded for fighting. Ugalde has since denied the committing the offence. MORE »
Monday, September 12, 2016
Front row sparks mass brawl and three red cards in Brive vs Grenoble clash
A mass brawl broke out shortly before halftime in a fiery Grenoble vs Brive Top 14 match on Sunday. Starting in the front row after a scrum, it took little time for the backs to get involved, as well as replacement players and staff members on the sidelines. MORE »
Monday, September 12, 2016
Sam Jeffries makes a monster blindside hit on Folau Fainga
The third round of Australia's National Rugby Championship (NRC) delivered some great tries and one huge tackle in particular, as the NSW Country Eagles beat Melbourne Rising 32-20. This hit by Sam Jeffries has been touted as one of the hits of the season, and you can see why. MORE »
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Prop Alec Hepburn flies into hooker Tommy Taylor to make huge tackle
Cracking hit from Exeter Chiefs in their Aviva Premiership season opener versus Wasps at the Ricoh Arena, as Alec Hepburn flew off the line to perfectly time this crunching tackle on hooker Tommy Taylor, stopping him dead in his tracks. MORE »
Monday, September 05, 2016
Top 5 Tackles from the Top 14 - Round 3
After another weekend of Top 14 action in France, here is a quick look at five of the best tackles that took place across the country. The video features four hits and an ankle-tap. MORE »
Friday, September 02, 2016
Compilation of the unpunished Teboho Mohoje high tackles against Argentina
Springbok flanker Teboho 'Oupa' Mahoje made a number of high tackles against Argentina in Salta but suffered no consequences on the day. He has since been issued a warning, which frustrated fans as they felt he deserved to at least be penalised on more than one occasion. MORE »
Thursday, September 01, 2016
Further discussion and angles on Owen Franks' finger in eye of Wallaby
Here are a few more viewpoints, and another angle, on the Owen Franks eye-gouging incident this past weekend. In the above video we get to see things from a New Zealand perspective, then below is a discussion from the Fox Sports crew in Australia. MORE »
Monday, August 29, 2016
Owen Franks somehow escapes punishment after fingers in Wallaby face
The entire rugby world seems to be united in shock that Owen Franks escaped punishment for what looks to be clear contact with the eyes during the second Bledisloe Cup Test on Saturday. There has been no citing, despite another angle looking very incriminating. MORE »
Monday, August 08, 2016
Ben May and Loni Uhila warned for flipping Warren Whiteley in lineout
Hurricanes forwards Ben May and Loni Uhila have been issued Citing Commissioner Warnings for dangerously taking out Lions skipper Warren Whiteley in the lineout during the Super Rugby final on Saturday. MORE »
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
Fred Tuilagi Junior yellow carded for high tackle just 7 seconds from kickoff
Look out world, there is another Tuilagi on the loose. This time it's Freddie Tuilagi's son, and if first glance is anything to go by, he looks every bit as menacing as the rest of the famous family. His entry to Premiership 7s didn't go too well though, coming to a halt just seconds in. MORE »
Monday, August 01, 2016
TJ Perenara escapes ban after kicking Sam Cane in the face
Influential Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara has avoided sanction after an incident in the second half of the Super Rugby semi final against the Chiefs was missed by both officials on the day, and the citing commissioners. He is a free to play in the final as a result. MORE »
Thursday, July 28, 2016
#Throwback Thursday: That time Sebastien Chabal knocked Marc Giraud out with a slap
Remember when Sebastian Chabal turned full Seabass and knocked out Marc Giraud with a right hook to the jaw? Here's a quick look back, as it was one of the most talked about incidents at the time, and the original video has since amassed 4 million views. MORE »
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Police called as beach Touch Rugby tournament descends into boxing match
The Beach Rugby Wales touch rugby tournament in Swansea returned for its 11th instalment on the weekend, and was as fun and competitive as ever. Tempers boiled over though, as this year's tournament was marred by two brawls, with the police called to alleviate the situation. MORE »
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Former League star Timana Tahu judo-throws big Langilangi Haupeakui
Denver Stampede winger Timana Tahu decided the best way to stop a hard-charging number 8 Langilangi Haupeakui was a headlock and body-throw, MMA style. MORE »
Thursday, July 14, 2016
#ThrowbackThursday: Will Skelton's dangerous aerial challenge on Anthony Watson
Australian second-row Will Skelton was lucky to avoid a yellow card in the third Test match against England last month following a huge aerial collision with Anthony Watson. MORE »
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Beast Mtawarira open handed slap earns him ten minutes in the cooler
The Sharks beat the Cheetahs 26-10 in Durban on Saturday night, taking a step towards the Super Rugby playoffs, but had to contend with being a man down for ten minutes after skipper Tendai Mtawarira was yellow carded early on in the first half. MORE »
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
A look back at the career of Nicky Robinson, including THAT penalty shootout and some brutal hits
Nicky Robinson announced his retirement from rugby on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on a 15-year career. We're going to take a look back, including a trip down memory lane to the memorable Heineken Cup Semi-Final shootout between Cardiff Blues and Leicester in 2009. MORE »
