CALGARY RUGBY DISCIPLINE
Rugby Union is a difficult and inherently dangerous sport. there is ample opportunity for severe injury without adding unnecessary, and undisciplined foul play to our wonderful game. It is incumbent on all players, coaches, match and team officials to uphold the principles of the sport but this duty cannot rest on them alone. The Disciplinary officers of Rugby Alberta play a vital role in maintaining safe and sporting play.
Governing Documents
Team Citing
In the event that a team is of the view that foul play has occurred and which was not seen by the match official, or otherwise warranted a sending of teams may issue a citing report with respect to that incident. It is incumbent on the Citing Team to gather evidence, witnesses, match footage, etc. and be prepared to present their case at a disciplinary hearing. Citing reports must be issued within 48 hours of the conclusion of a match. (there are exceptional circumstances which could extend that time, See World Rugby Regulation 17)
A Citing form can be found here
Discipline Decisions
Part of a robust and effective disciplinary regime is transparency. The Calgary Rugby Union is supportive of Rugby Alberta's commitment to a robust and transparent discipline reporting system.
Discipline Database
2025 CRU 02 | 09/05/2025 | SAM2 | CCIAC | Sitiveni Nacoko | 9.12 | Dismissed (Out of Time) |
2025 CRU 01 | 03/05/2025 | Age Grade | Minor Person | 9.13 | Reduction to Yellow | |
2024 CRU 16 | 13/07/2024 | AWP | Calgary Hornets | Gracie Campbell | Citing - 9.11, 9.12, 9.18, and 9.20 | Dismissed - Out of time, and on merit |
2024 CRU 15 | 10/08/2024 | AWP | CCIAC | Kelsey Anderson | 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone (strike) | 3 matches |
2024 CRU 14 | 17/08/2024 | MDEV | Red Deer Titans | Zachary Wells | 9.18 - A Player must not lift an opponent off the ground and drop or drive that player so that their head/upper body make contact with the ground. | 3 Matches |
2024 CRU 13 | 17/08/2024 | AC | Calgary Canucks | Adham Young | 9.28 - Disrespect the Authority of a Match Official | Not Supported - Dismissed |
2024 CRU 12 | 10/08/2024 | AC | Saracens | Grant Crowell | 9.12 (Punching) | 3 matches |
2024 CRU 11 | 13/07/2024 | AWP | St. Albert RFC | Kendall Dewitt | 9.12 (Biting) | 10 Matches |
2024 CRU 10 | 13/07/2024 | AWP | St. Albert RFC | Mitch Millett (Coach) | Code of Conduct (Citing) | Not Upheld |
2024 CRU 09 | 13/07/2024 | AWP | Calgary Hornets RFC | Katya Villeneuve | 9.12 (Shoulder Charge) | 1 Match |
2024 CRU 08 | 13/07/2024 | AWP | St. Albert RFC | Kolby Krueger | 9.12 (Punching) | 4 Matches |
2024 CRU 07 | 03/07/2024 | SW1 | Titans | Leah Brunner | 9.28 A Player must not Verbally Abuse a Match Official | 4 MAtches |
2024 Written Decisions
Players Currently Serving Sanctions
Kai Agoto
Calgary Hornets
On October 18, 2026 Mr. Agoto was sent off in the PUMRC while playing for MRU. PUMRC Discipline applied a 2 season sanction which would have concluded after the 2027 7's series in the spring of 2027. Mr. Agoto brought an appeal, the Appeal Panel applied a sanction of 2 years with a conclusion on October 18, 2027