Joe Marler: Harlequins prop handed two-week ban over comments to Bristol flanker Jake Heenan | Rugby Union News
Joe Marler was charged for conduct prejudicial to the game following an incident during Harlequins’ Premiership match against Bristol; the charge followed the 79-cap England prop’s comments to Bristol flanker Jake Heenan
Last Updated: 30/12/22 9:05pm
Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks
Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been handed a two-week ban for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan.
Marler, who has been capped 79 times by England, was charged by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) under the governing body’s rule 5.12 – conduct prejudicial to the game, following Harlequins’ Premiership clash with Bristol on Tuesday.
At a hearing on Friday afternoon, an RFU disciplinary panel issued Marler with a six-week ban, with four weeks suspended until the end of the 2023-24 season.
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