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Ireland’s Furlong cleared of groin grab by disciplinary committee

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:19 PM

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Tadhg Furlong has been cleared by a disciplinary committee of an alleged groin grab on Gavin Coombes.
A disciplinary panel unanimously dismissed the Law 9.27 foul play citing complaint against the Leinster prop.
The panel stated Munster back row Gavin Coombes gave an honest account of the incident during Leinster's 24-18 win.

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Ireland and Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has been cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Munster's Gavin Coombes in the groin. The incident occurred during Leinster's 24-18 United Rugby Championship victory at Aviva Stadium, leading to Furlong being cited under Law 9.27 regarding sportsmanship and grabbing genitals.

The three-person disciplinary panel unanimously dismissed the complaint after determining that Furlong did not commit foul play, though they noted Coombes gave an honest account. Having avoided suspension, the 33-year-old prop remains fully eligible for Ireland's upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.

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