Marco Manfredi of Zebre Rugby has been banned for a period of three weeks as a result of his red card in the Guinness PRO14 Round 16 fixture with Ulster Rugby on Friday, March 19, 2021.
The Player was shown a red card by referee Andrew Brace (IRFU) under Law 9.13 – A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders.
The Disciplinary process for the red card offence was presided over by Judicial Officer Declan Goodwin who concluded that a mid-range offence had occurred, which carries a six-week suspension.
Having considered all available materials, the Player’s conduct throughout the process and disciplinary record, a reduction of three weeks was applied by the Judicial Officer.
The Player is suspended from participating in the next three meaningful matches. Should a game be cancelled or postponed during this window of games, the Player and PRO14 are to submit updated fixtures to the Disciplinary Panel so the return date can be advised.
Please note: The following fixtures are relevant to the playing ban notice above and that “A” fixtures arranged by a Union with the specific intent to prepare players for first-team games are considered as meaningful.
- EPCR Challenge Cup v Bath Rugby (April 2, 2021)
- EPCR Challenge Cup QF OR Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Round 1 (April 23/24/25, 2021)
- Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Round 2 (May 7,8,9, 2021)
