Cardiff Rugby investigation closes with players sanctioned
It follows claims of bad behaviour among players at a Cardiff pub
Cardiff Rugby says "various sanctions" have been levied against "a small number of players" after allegations of bad behaviour on a night out in the Welsh capital earlier this month.
In a statement, the region says a full investigation has now been completed and while a small number of the squad were found to have behaved in an "unacceptable manner" at a Cardiff pub earlier this month much of the speculation on social media was incorrect.
It also says Cardiff Rugby takes a zero tolerance approach to any form of misconduct on and off the field with the club offering its apologies to anyone impacted by the players’ behaviour.
The full statement from the region is below.
Cardiff Rugby can confirm a full investigation and disciplinary process has now been completed following allegations around player behaviour in a city pub on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
All relevant parties were spoken to during the investigation process, which spanned more than a week, and the individuals in question were then interviewed by a disciplinary panel comprising members of the club’s board.
Varying sanctions have been levied against a small number of individual players, who have all expressed their deep remorse. Those impacted by the behaviour have been kept fully abreast of the process and have accepted the outcome.
While a small number of the squad were found to have behaved in an unacceptable manner, the club would like to stress that much of the social media speculation was incorrect, suggesting events that did not take place and was therefore unfair to a number of individuals.
The players in question have been reminded of the club’s cultural values and their expected conduct both as an employee and public figure. This reminder will also be delivered to the entire squad.
Cardiff Rugby takes a zero tolerance approach to any form of misconduct on and off the field and offer its apologies to anyone impacted by the players’ behaviour.
The club now consider this matter closed and will be making no further comments