Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong cited for alleged foul play incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong cited for alleged foul play incident
Summary

Tadhg Furlong has been cited over an alleged groin grab during Leinster's United Rugby Championship match against Munster on Saturday. The allegation was raised by Munster's Gavin Coombes, but the match officials did not find video evidence at the time. Furlong's citation falls under the foul play rule regarding actions against good sportsmanship. The URC stated that the disciplinary process is underway, and if found guilty, he could miss upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against Argentina, Fiji, and South Africa. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen acknowledged the seriousness of the allegation.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • •Furlong cited for alleged groin grab during match against Munster.
  • •Incident occurred in the first half at the Aviva Stadium.
  • •If guilty, Furlong could miss several upcoming matches.
  • •URC disciplinary process is currently in progress.
  • •Leinster coach acknowledges the serious nature of the allegation.
Latest Updates
  • 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab
What they're saying
"

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days