Leicester Tigers head coach is handed a two week ban

It relates to an incident during their 17-14 win over Exeter last month

Author: Lynsey BagnallPublished 2nd Oct 2024

The head coach of rugby union Premiership side Leicester, Michael Cheika has been given a two-week suspension.

He's been found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor in their 17-14 win over Exeter last month - his first game in charge.

The Australian will be banned for the Tigers clash with Newcastle next Saturday, with one week of the punishment suspended until the end of the season.

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