Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong cited for alleged groin grab against Munster
Leinster player Tadhg Furlong has been cited by United Rugby Championship officials over an allegation of grabbing a Munster opponent's genitals during their match at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Initial review found no video proof
Munster back row Gavin Coombes raised the issue with referee Andrew Brace late in the first half. Television match official Colin Stanley could not locate any footage to support the claim at that time. The incident occurred during Leinster's victory over Munster in Round 4 of the competition.
Disciplinary process moves forward anyway
Officials decided to proceed with a formal citation despite the lack of immediate visual evidence. Citing commissioner Peter Ferguson reviewed the referee report and issued the complaint against Furlong. The player faces potential suspension under Law 9.27 if found guilty of the foul play charge.
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