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
2019 CRU 05 | 13/07/2019 | SA3 | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Mesake Navitkula | 9.18 A player must not lift an opponent off the ground and drop or drive that player so that their head and/or upper body make contact with the ground. | 1 Match |
2019 CRU 06 | 20/07/2019 | SA2 | Calgary Rams RFC | Michael Tansey | 9.28 A Player must not disrespect the authority of a match official | 1 Match |
2019 CRU 07 | 22/06/2019 | SA2 | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Andrew Shaskin | 9.12 Foul Play | 1 Match |
2021 CRU 01 | 20/08/2021 | U13G | CCIAC | Anthony Black | Code of Conduct 1.11 Abuse of Match Official | 2 Match |
2021 CRU 02 | 15/09/2021 | MDEV | Calgary Hornets RFC | Matt Suter | Code of Conduct 1.11 Abuse of Match Official | 2 Match |
2021 CRU 03 | 15/09/2021 | MREC | Calgary Hornets RFC | Cole Rootes | 9.12 Dangerous Play | Time Served |
2021 CRU 03 | 15/09/2021 | MREC | Calgary Canucks RFC | Dave Danchuk | 9.12 Dangerous Play | Time Served |
2021 CRU 03 | 15/09/2021 | MDEV | Calgary Canucks RFC | Scott Crockett | 9.12 Dangerous Play | 2 Matches |
2022 CRU 01 | 26/05/2022 | AC | Calgary Hornets RFC | Brendan O'Shea | 9.18 Tip Tackle | Out Of time - Dismissed |
2022 CRU 02 | 08/06/2022 | U15G | CCIAC | Anthony Black | Code of Conduct | Not upheld/Dismissed |
2022 CRU 03 | 21/07/2022 | AC | Edmonton Clansmen | Kieran Harris | 9.18 A player must not lift an opponent off the ground and drop or drive that player so that their head and/or upper body make contact with the ground. | 2 Matches |
2022 CRU 04 | 22/07/2022 | AC | Edmonton Leprechaun-Tigers | Evan Thomas | 9.28 A player must not abuse a match official | Out Of Time - Referred to ERU for consideration under Match Official Abuse |
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