Ireland Squad

[Leonormous Boozer]

So the halftime thing has turned up nothing and it's his approach to the referees at full time that's being investigated moreso. Tbh unless he put his hands on the officials I don't really see it meriting a lengthy ban (depending on what was said obviously). A lot of overseas publications gleefully throwing out some huge numbers like 24 weeks, but I'm highly sceptical. Indo, which I also wouldn't trust is saying 10 or so weeks

That's the closest he got, he'd have had to say something absolutely wild to get 24 weeks.

Is mid-end not 12 week entry point? That's what Hartley got (reduced to 11 weeks for wearing a nice tie and combing his hair)
Or does Sexton not being in the matchday 23 put him in a different offence?

But yeah, I reckon low, maybe if they're feeling vindictive mid, level - then halved because everything gets halved, and probably some arbitary reduction on top as well
So like 12 down to 6 (first offence) down to 4 weeks (apologised in the hearing),
Or 6 down to 3 down to 2

Depends on the charge, from what I've heard was said it definitely seems to be the lower of the offences. While calling a ref a disgrace isn't great, it's not the same as calling them a cheat. Even if it's 12 weeks down to 6, Ireland just need to organise an extra warm up game and he's back for the SA game.

 

[Groundhog]

Another image has emerged which doesn't looks great for Sexton...

Spoiler

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I think he deserves a few weeks but I'd love to see twitters reaction if he gets nothing. It would be beautiful.

 

[Groundhog]

Yeah he deserves a smack on the wrist, can't really have the precedent set of players confronting officials after a match, but tbh even 10 weeks would seem extreme if this were mid season.

 

[munstermuffin]

Rumours are from inside IRFU legal office I have seen he will get a fine and maybe miss a warmup game. There is very "grey area" evidence and can't really be found guilty on presumption.
Now I have seen IRFU legal team at their best too and they will advise smartly. Sexton can plead guilty to lesser, say emotions were high and he has no track record etc etc so will be ok.

26 weeks will not be happening.

 

[Umaga's Witness]

"We're in a tough pool, but we'll throw all our eggs in one basket and aim up against Ireland," Kefu said

And out

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

"We're in a tough pool, but we'll throw all our eggs in one basket and aim up against Ireland," Kefu said

And out

Tonga coach?

 

[Umaga's Witness]

Tonga coach?

Yep.

"We can't play footy with them; they'll beat us every day of the week.

"So we need to come up with a bit of a plan and I think we've got one ... it's going to be good."

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Yep.

"We can't play footy with them; they'll beat us every day of the week.

"So we need to come up with a bit of a plan and I think we've got one ... it's going to be good."

Big words. I like having a target on our backs though, got to back it up.

 

[Groundhog]

Yep.

"We can't play footy with them; they'll beat us every day of the week.

"So we need to come up with a bit of a plan and I think we've got one ... it's going to be good."

Get the N Pros ready so!

Slightly strange thing for a coach to say before a world cup for me, but fair enough I guess. Comes with the territory.

 

[Umaga's Witness]

Get the N Pros ready so!

Slightly strange thing for a coach to say before a world cup for me, but fair enough I guess. Comes with the territory.

Yeah why warn them

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

"Sexton BANNED for 43 years, children never allowed to touch a rugby ball following heinous abuse match officials unborn son"

www.idesperatelyneedclicksimafailingjourno.com

 

[munstermuffin]

"Sexton BANNED for 43 years, children never allowed to touch a rugby ball following heinous abuse match officials unborn son"

www.idesperatelyneedclicksimafailingjourno.com

I think that a fair ban. May get it reduced by 3 weeks for behavior being good in past

 

[Groundhog]

"Sexton BANNED for 43 years, children never allowed to touch a rugby ball following heinous abuse match officials unborn son"

www.idesperatelyneedclicksimafailingjourno.com

durbanbasedhunks.com is saying 44 weeks. You salty Irish lackwit

 

[Jimbo]

He doesn't really need a ban, hefty fine, public apology whilst going on record as saying Jonny Wilkinson is the goat!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

whilst going on record as saying Jonny Wilkinson is the goat!

Let's keep it to the low-end death threats to officials stuff. No need to bring the game into disrepute.

 

[Welsh Exile]

He should get a ban but with a 80% reduction because he was taking about Peyper.

 

[Saintjay]

He should get an 80% increase for wearing what appears to be trainers with a suit. Only Dr Who can pull that look off.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I agree with the above noting 80% of 0 is 0.

 

[Yulia]

Am I the only one who clicked on the link from @Whore of Shame without reading a link's name before?