Rugby videos of tackles, tries, funny incidents and more: Gareth Delve and George Stowers suspended for 3 weeks each

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Gareth Delve and George Stowers suspended for 3 weeks each

Last night Gareth Delve of Gloucester and George Stowers of London Irish were both suspended for three weeks following their scuffle at the Madjeski Stadium last weekend.

London Irish won the home match comfortably, 40-10, showing great form early in the season.

Back rower Stowers put in a dangerous tackle on scrumhalf Dave Lewis though, which led to Delve taking exception to it, and sparking the brawl, as can be seen in this short clip.

Stowers was handed two weeks for the tackle, and a further one week for striking Welshman Delve.

The Gloucester captain received a straight three weeks for his reaction to the tackle, as he charged in at Stowers and effectively caused the fight.

Both players will miss out on the first round of Heineken Cup fixtures as they’re only free to play again on October 12th.

Unfortunately this footage doesn’t include the tackle, and this clip is short, but we had requests for it so thought we best share it. It does show Delve charging in though, and the ensuing chaos both on the field, and off it.

Time: 0:24

Off the ball sillyness and blantant punching, 3 week ban sounds just about right. Lets get rid of this stupid thuggery

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 4:15 pm
i think the guiness prem needs to sort itself out this is getting out of control. Try and concentrate on playing the game and not with all this off the ball/cheating/bending the rules schoolboy rubbish. Just to remind you, your PROFESSIONALS act like it.

By magnersleague1234, at September 22, 2009 4:16 pm
3rd

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 4:33 pm
Yes i think Gloucester will finish 3rd too..

Irish maybe 4th

By Abs7, at September 22, 2009 4:36 pm
magners are you having a laugh son? Or did you just enjoy the Premierships summer travails so much you don't want to let go?

How on earth is this related to the events at Bath and Quins? How is it out of the ordinary for the game? The odd punch doesn't get thrown in other top flights games right? Grow up.

Looks like the Prem has got right back to business to me, and so far it's been great to see.

By Hackney Griffin, at September 22, 2009 4:51 pm
Guiness premiership = cheaters and losers

By JDVTheKing, at September 22, 2009 4:51 pm
7th YESSS!! Get in!!

Premiership is quality. Don't care what you say. I think most of you are hating the english rather than the GP anyway with your silly little shoulder chips.

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 5:34 pm
the standard of rugby this year looks awesome, the teams seem to be trying to get the ball wide. nothinmg wrong with a good scrap, as long as it isnt a regualr occurence

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 5:37 pm
if ur still that pumped at the end of a game ur doing something wrong or the drugs are just 2 strong

By sebastian, at September 22, 2009 5:59 pm
3 weeks for blatantly charging in and starting a brawl whereas Jaques Fourie gets 4 weeks for a mistimed challenge . This citing thing is an absolute bloody disgrace!

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 6:11 pm
In top 14 the players who fight are not suspended

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 6:42 pm
Exactly too be fair i don't see why this is getting such a negative reaction, yes their professionals but have you seen the french leauge recently????

By Jack, at September 22, 2009 8:14 pm
all the 'irish' player had to say to the glaws fella was,

! scoreboard. look at the scoreboard."

By bD, at September 22, 2009 8:35 pm
very harsh on stowers, what else was he going to do with someone throwing punches to his face?

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 10:01 pm
lol great stuff

By Anonymous, at September 22, 2009 11:13 pm
Gloucester Nr 4 is a complete twat, why did he charge into the LI player who was trying to break up the fight?

By Anonymous, at September 23, 2009 12:44 am
" Anonymous said...
In top 14 the players who fight are not suspended"

Stupid liar.

By Dalma, at September 23, 2009 1:37 am
There's always been fighting in rugby, always will be, and it's great.

By Jon, at September 23, 2009 1:41 am
I dont think we're seeing enough of this behaviour actually. Anyone seen NRL State of origins? that does it no harm it adds to the spectacle if anything. Nothing wrong with passion and punches.

3 weeks seems ok in comparison to the recent trend. But do need to see a lot more fighting on the field...amongst props preferably.

By all black jack, at September 23, 2009 4:12 am
And after you speak about the french Top 14... Hilarious

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