Disciplinary: Jordan Onojaife banned for 15 weeks

The case of Jordan Onojaife, Bedford Blues, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Matthew O’Grady with Becky Essex and Guy Lovgreen.

Onojaife was charged with a single offence of Physical Abuse contrary to World Rugby Law 9.12 for biting the finger of an Ealing Trailfinders player in the match on 10 December 2022.  The player denied the charge and denied committing any act of foul play however the panel upheld the charge and Onojaife was banned for 15 weeks. 

Subject to any of these fixtures not taking place, the player will be free to resume playing from Monday 17 April 2023.