# Suspension

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# High Court

University of Galway lecturer challenges suspension over 'false accusation' of sexual activity

The lecturer claims he was wrongfully suspended from his position last February.

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Mar 14th 2023, 7:06 PM

Last year

2022

# Suspension

Ronan O'Gara hit with 10-week ban and fine from French rugby chiefs

If the latest suspension stands, O’Gara will be out until 30 January.

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Nov 23rd 2022, 7:24 PM

# Suspension

Friend says Aki tackle education programme is not a 'box-ticking' exercise

Bundee Aki could be available for Ireland’s game against Ausralia if he successfully completes the the Head Contact Process Coaching Intervention programme.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 1:45 PM

# Suspension

British sprinter handed 22-month ban for failed drug test at Tokyo Olympics

Team GB lost their 4x100m silver medal when CJ Ujah tested positive for two prohibited substances.

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Oct 10th 2022, 12:03 PM

# Ban

Cork appeal Thompson's two-match suspension ahead of All-Ireland semi-final

Manager Matthew Twomey admits it ‘doesn’t look good’, however.

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Jul 20th 2022, 12:11 PM

# Suspension

All Blacks prop Ta'avao banned for 3 weeks after red card against Ireland

The tighthead will miss this weekend’s final Test in Wellington.

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Jul 12th 2022, 1:48 PM

# Suspension

Robbie Dunne granted extension to appeal 18-month ban for harassing Bryony Frost

The Irish jockey has until 20 January to lodge his appeal.

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Jan 10th 2022, 5:26 PM

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# red card

Argentina lock Lavanini gets five-week ban for breakdown hit on Healy

The second row could have a week shaved off if he completes the ‘Coaching Intervention Programme.’

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Dec 2nd 2021, 1:54 PM

# Suspension

Stormers lock hit with eight-match ban after incident in game against Munster

The incident occurred during Munster’s 34-18 win over the Stormers last Saturday night.

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Oct 7th 2021, 9:27 PM

# Suspension

Man Utd defender's Champions League ban extended

Aaron Wan-Bissaka will miss games against Villarreal and Atalanta.

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Sep 29th 2021, 11:27 AM

# Suspension

Gordon Elliott set for return to racing as six-month ban ends today

The trainer was suspended after an image of him sitting on a dead horse was widely circulated on social media back in February.

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Sep 9th 2021, 4:32 PM

# Suspension

Limerick set to discuss potential Casey appeal tonight

Manager John Kiely says the player will ‘absolutely’ be involved in the decision following his red card against Waterford.

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Aug 10th 2021, 6:16 PM

# Suspension

Leinster flanker banned for two games after incident in Glasgow game

Josh Murphy was deemed to have unintentionally made contact ‘to the eye area of the opponent’.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 4:49 PM

# Suspension

Legendary US trainer hit with two-year ban from Kentucky Derby over doping case

A positive test was confirmed against Bob Baffert’s horse Medina Spirit.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 10:52 AM

# Suspension

Barca's Koeman to miss crucial title clashes after two-match ban for referee 'disrespect'

The 58-year-old was shown a red card during Thursday’s loss to Granada.

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Apr 30th 2021, 3:37 PM

# Punishment

'Racism charges were not proven' - Anger over Czech star's 10-match ban

Ondrej Kudela will likely miss Euro 2021 because of the suspension.

3.5k

Apr 15th 2021, 1:21 PM

# Sanction

GAA expected to announce new Farrell ban and rule him out of Dublin's league campaign

Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney is facing a suspension that could see him miss an early round Ulster SFC game.

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Apr 9th 2021, 11:08 AM

# Suspension

Juventus goalkeeper Buffon given one-match blasphemy ban

Buffon was overheard using a “blasphemous expression” towards a team-mate during Juve’s league win over Parma in December.

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Mar 30th 2021, 9:26 PM

# Suspension

Bundee Aki gets four-game ban after red card against England

The ban comes as a big blow for Connacht ahead of their clash with Leicester.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# safety issues

Coast Guard suspends cliff rescues due to safety concerns

The Coast Guard said it is working to reinstate the function as quickly as possible.

36.4k

Mar 12th 2021, 9:32 AM

# Racing

Denise Foster to take over as trainer while Gordon Elliott serves suspension for six months

Foster will take over the licence at Cullentra Stables.

61.5k

Mar 6th 2021, 4:12 PM

# Suspension

Lazio star becomes the latest Serie A player to be banned for blasphemy

Manuel Lazzari has joined Roma’s Bryan Cristante in being punished.

10.5k

Feb 16th 2021, 9:19 PM

# Paddy Tally

Down boss has suspension reduced to 8 weeks for training guideline breach

Paddy Tally had requested a hearing which took place last night.

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Feb 10th 2021, 11:13 AM

# suspended

O'Mahony banned for three Six Nations games following red card against Wales

The 31-year-old was sent off for making contact with the head of Tomas Francis.

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Feb 9th 2021, 6:55 PM

# Suspension

Sinckler gets two-game ban for shouting 'Are you f*****g serious?' at referee

The England tighthead prop will miss their opening game of the Six Nations.

8.0k

Jan 13th 2021, 11:43 AM

# Suspension

Cavani handed three-match ban and €110k fine for offensive Instagram post

Manchester United’s Uruguayan forward was found to have brought the game into disrepute by the FA.

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Dec 31st 2020, 3:22 PM

# Suspension

Springboks wing Dyantyi handed four-year doping ban

The 26-year-old tested positive for three banned substances.

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Dec 14th 2020, 2:03 PM

# problems

Galway hurler hit with proposed 48-week suspension over alleged Covid-19 issue

John Moylan, who has commuted from Boston over the past few years to play for his native Beagh, has requested a hearing.

18.0k

Oct 29th 2020, 6:04 PM

# sent off

Owen Farrell a major doubt for Leinster game after red card for high tackle

The England international now looks highly unlikely to be available for the Champions Cup quarter-final.

25.5k

Sep 5th 2020, 2:48 PM

# Suspension

Longford senior champions set to appeal after being hit with 48-week ban over €750 fine

The Longford Leader reports the Killoe club are set to launch an appeal.

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Aug 12th 2020, 12:03 PM

# Banned

Twitter permanently suspends Gemma O'Doherty's account over 'repeated violations'

The social media giant said these included violations of its abusive behaviour and sensitive media policies.

88.9k

Jul 31st 2020, 5:18 PM

# Suspension

Spurs defender Dier met with fan who he confronted in the stands, says Mourinho

The 26-year-old will serve a four-match ban for his actions in March’s FA Cup tie.

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Updated

Jul 8th 2020, 11:20 PM

# Athletics

Former marathon world-record holder Kipsang handed four-year ban

The Kenyan runner has been suspended for violating anti-doping rules.

38.7k

Jul 3rd 2020, 3:20 PM

# anti-doping

Munster confirm they've reviewed protocols after Cronin's one-month ban

‘It literally could happen to the man in the street where a wrong prescription is dispensed.’

5.9k

Jun 9th 2020, 3:28 PM

# Suspension

Man City to set out case to overturn two-season Champions League ban

The Premier League champions were sanctioned for a breach of financial fair play regulations.

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Jun 7th 2020, 1:42 PM

# anti-doping

Sport Ireland will not appeal Cronin's 'quite lenient' one-month ban

The 29-year-old tested positive for prednisolone and prednisone last November.

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May 18th 2020, 12:35 PM

# Off

Top 14 suspended, putting Champions Cup quarter-finals in even greater doubt

The suspension includes all collective training by the professional clubs in France.

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Mar 13th 2020, 2:41 PM

# Suspension

Scarlets lock Lousi gets five-week ban for punching against Munster

An initial 10-week suspension was halved due to Lousi’s clean disciplinary record and show of remorse.

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Mar 12th 2020, 1:42 PM

# Hearing

Samoa say they'll do everything they can to ensure Aki doesn't get banned

The Connacht man was sent off against Samoa and now faces a suspension.

27.8k

Oct 12th 2019, 3:02 PM

# Prorogued

The UK Parliament has been suspended. So what happens next?

After MPs rejected an early election once again, parliament has been suspended.

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Sep 10th 2019, 7:15 AM