Tuesday Morning Round Up
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Tuesday Morning Round Up
San Francisco's Nick Grass suspended over yellow card
Grass was cited for throwing a punch during Sunday's match against Sacramento in the second game of the inaugural ProRugby USA tournament. In a tweet from the San Francisco's Twitter account, the side announced Grass' suspension over the incident. No other details are currently available on how long the suspension will be in place for. More to follow as the story develops.
Dom Shipperley out for 2016 season
The Rebels wing ruptured his ACL during a match against Hurricanes this past weekend. Shipperley was carried off after falling awkwardly in a tackle and will not return to play for the rest of the 2016 season.
All Blacks win World Team of the Year award at the Laureus Sports Awards
After six previous nominations, the All Blacks finally clinched the award for 2016 alongside a trophy for Dan Carter for Comeback of the Year.
Richie McCaw accepted the awards on behalf of the All Blacks as well as Carter who was unable to attend the ceremony.
"It's a privilege to receive such a prestigious award," Carter said via video message.
"It was a very special year for me in 2015, especially after the injury setbacks I've had over the last couple of years. I'd like to say a huge thank you to friends, family, management and team-mates for showing faith in me and allowing me to live my dream."
Grass was cited for throwing a punch during Sunday's match against Sacramento in the second game of the inaugural ProRugby USA tournament. In a tweet from the San Francisco's Twitter account, the side announced Grass' suspension over the incident. No other details are currently available on how long the suspension will be in place for. More to follow as the story develops.
Dom Shipperley out for 2016 season
The Rebels wing ruptured his ACL during a match against Hurricanes this past weekend. Shipperley was carried off after falling awkwardly in a tackle and will not return to play for the rest of the 2016 season.
“We’re shattered for Dom, he’s been a consistent performer during the first-half of the year for the Rebels, but unfortunately a contact injury has prematurely ended his Super Rugby season,” said Rebels general manager Badel Stephenson.
“The Rebels will make sure that we support Dom throughout his rehabilitation process and look forward to seeing him back big, stronger and better than ever.”
All Blacks win World Team of the Year award at the Laureus Sports Awards
After six previous nominations, the All Blacks finally clinched the award for 2016 alongside a trophy for Dan Carter for Comeback of the Year.
Richie McCaw accepted the awards on behalf of the All Blacks as well as Carter who was unable to attend the ceremony.
"It's a privilege to receive such a prestigious award," Carter said via video message.
"It was a very special year for me in 2015, especially after the injury setbacks I've had over the last couple of years. I'd like to say a huge thank you to friends, family, management and team-mates for showing faith in me and allowing me to live my dream."
