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
2024 CRU 06 | 15/06/2024 | MDEV | Calgary Rams RFC | Jason Kotlewski | 9.29 Accumulation of Temporary Suspensions | 1 Match |
2024 CRU 05 | 08/06/2024 | MDEV | Calgary Saints RFC | Chris Leech | WR Regulation 18/Code of Conduct | 4 Weeks |
2024 CRU 03 | 01/06/2024 | AC | Calgary Hornets RFC | Harain McLaren | 9.29 Accumulation of Temporary Suspensions | 4 Matches |
2024 CRU 02 | 05/06/2024 | AWP | Calgary Hornets RFC | Daisey Shackly | 9.29 Accumulation of Temporary Suspensions (Yellow Cards) | Sending Off Sufficient |
2024 CRU 01 | 25/05/2024 | MDEV | CCIAC | David Campbell | 9.20 A Player must not contact an opponent above the line of the shoulders | 2 Matches |
2023 CRU 18 | 09/09/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Rams RFC | Nicholas Savoie | 9.12 A player must not physically abuse anyone.
9.12 A player must not verbally abuse anyone. | 22 Matches, 12 Month Exclusion Order |
2023 CRU 17 | 09/09/2023 | U18 7's | Foothills Lions | CB | 9.27 | Dismissed |
2023 CRU 16 | 19/08/2023 | MDEV | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Rick Bown | 9.18 - Dump Tackle | 3 matches |
2023 CRU 15 | 15/07/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Hornets RFC | Savenaca Saro | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone | 5 Matches |
2023 CRU 06 | 03/06/2023 | MDEV | Lethbridge Rugy Club | Solmone Brewa | 9.18 - Dump/Tip Tackle | 3 Matches |
2018 CRU 01 | 20/07/2018 | AC | CCIAC | Brian Massey | Dangerous Play (9.12) | 4 Matches |
2018 CRU 02 | 20/08/2018 | U19B | Calgary Canucks RFC | Michael Mourelatos | 9.13 A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. | Match |
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