Six Nations discipline organised
The International Rugby Board has appointed citing commissioners for the senior and Under-20 Six Nations matches this weekend.
Citing Commissioners have 48 hours from the end of a match in which to cite any incidents.
Citing Commissioner Appointments
Senior Six Nations
Italy vs Wales: Douglas Hunter (Scotland)
England vs France: John West (Ireland)
Scotland vs Ireland : Maurizio Vancini (Italy)
Under-20 Six Nations
Italy vs Wales: Ken Pattinson (England)
Scotland vs Ireland: Roberto Carra (Italy)
England vs France: Gordon Black (Ireland)
Disciplinary Hearings
All hearings, as a result of red cards issued or citings, will be conducted before an independent three-man Six Nations Disciplinary Committee chosen from the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, generally on the Tuesday or Wednesday following the weekend to allow for any appeals to be heard before the next round of matches.
Anti-doping
As in previous years random drug testing will take place at Senior Six Nations, Under-20 and Women’s Championship matches plus any “A” internationals being played.