Disciplinary: Solomone Kata

The case of Solomone Kata, Leicester Tigers, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Charles Cuthbert sitting with Christian Scotland-Williamson and Vicky Irwin.

He was shown a red card for dangerous tackling, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Exeter Chiefs on 21 September 2024.  

The player challenged the red card threshold, but the panel upheld the red card and suspended Kata for four matches. The player cannot take part in the Coaching Intervention Programme due to already having completed the course in April of this year.

Kata will miss the following games: 

05/10 v Newcastle Falcons
12/10 v Northampton Saints
20/10 v Gloucester Rugby
26/10 v Saracens

Due to the player not being available for selection for the fixture against Bath Rugby on 29 September because of injury, this will not be included in the suspended matches.