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
2022 CRU 05 | 26/07/2022 | AWP | Red Deer Titans | Hallie Fillinger | 9.13 A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously | 1 Match |
2022 CRU 06 | 15/08/2022 | AC | Calgary Saracens RFC | Robert "Grant" Crowell | Persistent Offending (2 Yellows in a single Match) | Time Served |
2022 CRU 07 | 08/09/2022 | AC | Calgary Saracens RFC | Robert "Grant" Crowell | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone | 9 Matches |
2022 CRU 08 | 23/09/2022 | U15G | Calgary Hornets RFC | Minor Person | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone | 1 Match |
2022 CRU 09 | 24/09/2022 | U15G Fall 7's | CCIAC | Minor Person | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone | 1 Match |
2023 CRU 01 | 14/05/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Canucks RFC | Luke Demeter | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone | Time Served |
2023 CRU 02 | 14/05/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Saints RFC | Spencer Rahal | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone | Time Served |
2023 CRU 03 | 14/05/2023 | MDEV | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Gary Beck | 9.13 Dangerous Tackle | Not Supported/Dissmissed |
2023 CRU 04 | 14/05/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Saracens RFC | Nicholas (Nico) Coppel | 9.20 A player shall not charge into a ruck or maul without binding | 1 Match |
2023 CRU 05 | 27/05/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Knights RFC | Patrick Garrett | WR Regulation 17.94 - Persistent Offending - Temporary Suspension - Dangerous Tackle | Sending Off Sufficient |
2023 CRU 07 | 10/06/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Saracens | Laginkoro Dakuiyau | WR Regulation 17.94 - Persistent Offending - Temporary Suspension - Dangerous Tackle | Sending Off Sufficient |
2023 CRU 08 | 17/06/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Canucks RFC | Nathan Pratt | Code of Conduct | 2 Matches, 2 Week Exclusion Order |
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