A Munster team doctor has been given a three-week suspension and a €2,000 fine after being found guilty of verbally abusing Saracens player Jamie George.
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall claimed the brawl that erupted in the Champions Cup clash two weeks ago was sparked by "a member of their (Munster's) staff who said something horrible to one of our players."
A European Professional Club Rugby independent disciplinary committee heard a misconduct complaint against Dr Jamie Kearns before announcing their decision today.
The statement read: “An independent Disciplinary Committee composed of Chairman, Simon Thomas (Wales), Jean-Noël Couraud (France) and Rhian Williams (Wales), convened in London on 30 December 2019 under EPCR’s Disciplinary Rules to hear a misconduct complaint against Munster Rugby Team Doctor, Dr Jamie Kearns arising from the Heineken Champions Cup, Round 4 fixture between Saracens and Munster Rugby.
“The independent panel found that, during the match at Allianz Park on Saturday 14 December, Dr Kearns verbally abused the Saracens player, Jamie George, and that in doing so, Dr Kearns breached the EPCR Disciplinary Rules.
“The independent Disciplinary Committee took into account the immediate expression of remorse shown by Dr Kearns and determined that he serve a three-week touchline ban, suspended for a period of 12 months and pay a fine of €2,000 (due immediately).
“Both Dr Kearns and EPCR have the right to appeal the decision.”
Saracens won the match 15-6 to close within a point of Munster in Pool 4 with Racing 92 in control at the summit with two matches to play.
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