RFU Disciplinary: Ben Murphy to miss Prem Cup Fixtures

25th October 2024

Knights Captain, Ben Murphy will miss at least 2 of the next 3 games as we begin our Premiership Cup campaign.

Murphy was cited for dangerous tackling, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Bedford Blues on Saturday 19th October.  

Ben has admitted the charge and received a three-match ban which will be reduced to two if he successfully completes the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP).

Matches Ben will miss:
01/11/2024 v Sale Sharks (Premiership Rugby Cup)
10/11/2024 v Newcastle Falcons (Premiership Rugby Cup)
23/11/2024 v Caldy (subject to completion of CIP)

In responding to the charge, Ben accepted the charge and said,

“I was unaware of any head contact at the time, I felt I had made contact with Bedford 6’s shoulder and the fact he played on led me to believe he was physically fine. Upon viewing the video clip I can see there is head contact which has upset me as I pride myself on being a clean and fair player. This is simply down to poor technique which I will now work on in training. Having been made aware of the incident and viewing the clip I have made contact with Bedford to apologise and check on their player’s wellbeing.”

 

 

Ben could be available for selection for our cup fixture away to Caldy on Saturday 23rd November, subject to completion of the coaching intervention programme.