RFU Disciplinary | Alex Dolly

9th May 2024

Issued on behalf of Championship Rugby

RFU Disciplinary: Alex Dolly, Doncaster Knights

The case of Alex Dolly, Doncaster Knights, was heard on papers by sole judicial officer, Jeremy Summers.

Dolly received a red card for a dangerous tackle, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during the second half of the game against Bedford Blues on 4 May.  

Dolly admitted the charge and was given a three week suspension which will be reduced to two weeks if the player completes World Rugby’s Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP). 

Dolly will miss the following games: 

11 May v Ealing Trailfinders

25 May v Hartpury University

TBC – subject to completion of CIP

The full judgement is available here.

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For the sanctions table (RFU Regulation 19 Appendix 2) please click here.