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
2023 CRU 09 | 17/06/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Canucks RFC | Elias Wennekers | 9.12 (2) 9.14, 9.20 | Citing Not Upheld |
2023 CRU 10 | 17/06/2023 | MDEV | Calgary Canucks | Luke Demeter | 9.12 (3) 9.20(2) | Citing Not Upheld |
2023 CRU 11 | 10/06/2023 | MDEV | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Mesake Navitkula | 9.12 A player must not physically abuse anyone | 2 matches |
2023 CRU 12 | 17/06/2023 | MDEV | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Navid Azimi | 9.12 A Player must not physically abuse anyone (Striking in the head) | 17 Matches (reduced to 12 on Appeal) |
2023 CRU 13 | 17/06/2023 | MDEV | Lethbridge Rugby Club | Mesake Navitkula | 9.12 A player must not physically abuse anyone | 23 Matches (upheld on appeal) |
2023 CRU 14 | 05/07/2023 | MREC | Calgary Hornets RFC | Steve Spackman | 9.28 A Player must not verbally abuse a match official | Not uhpeld/dismissed |
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