US EditionFrench Pair Handed Women's World Cup Bans but Will Appeal
- Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the remainder of the Women’s Rugby World Cup after being given a 12-week ban for biting Aoife Wafer during the quarter-final.
- Manae Feleu is also set to miss the rest of the tournament after receiving a three-match ban for a high tackle.
- Berthoumieu has appealed her sanction but will be unable to play until 1 March 2026, ten matches into the French domestic season.
- Feleu will appeal her ban on Tuesday after accepting she committed foul play but disagreed on its severity.
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The two internationals passed, Monday 15 September in the evening, before an independent commission to examine the unfair game after their victorious quarter final of the weekend. Verdict finale this Tuesday.
French pair handed Women's World Cup bans but will appeal
LONDON :France loose forward Axelle Berthoumieu was handed an effective six-month ban for biting at the Women’s Rugby World Cup while captain Manae Feleu was ruled out of the rest of the tournament for a dangerous tackle, World Rugby said on Monday.The two players will appeal against the sanctions, however,
France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu handed 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer
France will be without their captain Manae Feleu and flanker Axelle Berthoumieu for the remainder of the World Cup after both players were banned for acts of foul play during their controversial 18-13 win over Ireland on Sunday.
The third line of the Blues Axelle Berthoumieu was found guilty of bite and suspended 12 games. A call was made, as was Manae Feleu, suspended 3 matches.
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