Irb to Toughen Up On Foul Play ; Violent Acts Will Not Be Tolerated

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BRITAIN'S 1,500 rugby professionals are being warned that one punch could cost them a 12 -month ban as part of a zero- tolerance policy on violent conduct.

Players will be sent urgent notices within the next 24 hours advising them of swingeing new sanctions to be enforced across the rugby globe from next week. The maximum punishment for most offences have more than doubled.

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Irb to Toughen Up On Foul Play ; Violent Acts Will Not Be Tolerated

The list, drawn up by the sport's governing body, the International Board, will make at least two British Lions appreciate that they got o...

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