Tomas Albornoz banned for four matches after referee incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Argentina rugby fly half Tomas Albornoz received a four-match ban following an incident with referee Angus Gardner after Argentina's 31-24 loss to England. Albornoz confronted Gardner multiple times, prompting teammates to intervene after a controversial ruling disallowed a potential match-tying try in the final minute. While he acknowledged his conduct was intimidating, Albornoz did not accept that it was abusive. His ban includes key matches against South Africa and Australia, as well as Toulon's Top 14 opener.
- •Albornoz confronted Angus Gardner after the England match in Santiago del Estero.
- •A potential match-tying try was disallowed, sparking the incident.
- •He is banned from matches against South Africa, Australia, and Toulon.
- •The disciplinary committee accepted his acknowledgment of intimidating behavior.
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina player given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeat
"Albornoz confronted Angus Gardner after Argentina’s 31-24 defeat in Santiago del Estero
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