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This came across the listserv this morning...no difference between a "rake" & a "stomp" anymore.

Perhaps our teammate Tiffany had something to do with this ruling? She was viciously stomped on the FACE AND HEAD during the Sweet 16 Tournament in South Carolina last year. I won't mention the team we were playing, but you know who you are. I believe you said it was an "accident?"

The TRU also wishes to make it clear to all member clubs that incidents of gratuitous violence, whether it be stamping on an opposing player's head or whether it be punching to the face of a defenseless player, will not be tolerated and the Disciplinary Committee will impose the maximum allowable punishment as outlined by USA Rugby.

Clubs that have multiple offenders in regard to these type of offenses will also be subject to disciplinary action. We expect club administrators and coaches to ensure that all of their players are aware of the consequences of such acts and they should educate the players as to what is robust play versus violent acts.

There were two acts of gratuitous violence on Jan 10th and as a result the TRU Disciplinary Committee after reviewing the referee's report on these red card incidents have decided to suspend the offenders from all rugby until June 16th 2007 .

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Dave Jenkins
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