MX23RW : Tuesday, March 19 08:48:29| >> :600:180274:180274:

Danny Cipriani charged with improper conduct by Rugby Football Union

England and Gloucester Rugby fly-half Danny Cipriani is facing action from the Rugby Football Union after an altercation outside a bar in Jersey.

England and Gloucester Rugby fly-half Danny Cipriani has been charged with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" by the Rugby Football Union.

On Thursday, the 30-year-old was fined £2,000 after pleading guilty to assault and resisting arrest following an incident outside a nightclub in Jersey.

"We have high standards that we expect across the game, in line with rugby's core values, from all those involved within it," RFU head of discipline David Barnes told reporters.

"I have this afternoon taken the decision to charge Danny Cipriani."

Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan has subsequently criticised the timing of the RFU charge.

"We are surprised and extremely disappointed to have recently received notification of disciplinary action," Vaughan said in a statement.

"We do not agree with the RFU's decision to embark upon a disciplinary process before we have concluded our own internal discussions."

Cipriani's disciplinary hearing will take place next week, while the date, time and members of the independent RFU panel have yet to be confirmed.

ID:333701: cacheID:333701:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2274:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Generic image of a locker room
Read Next:
Danny Cipriani arrested in Jersey
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header

Subscribe to our newsletter


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!