Tomas Albornoz receives four-match ban following misconduct charge
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being charged with misconduct stemming from his behavior during a Nations Championship match against England on July 18. Albornoz’s actions included remonstrating with referee Angus Gardner and making physical contact following the final whistle, which was deemed intimidatory. The match ended with England defeating Argentina 31-24, amid controversial circumstances including seven yellow cards and a disallowed late try for Argentina. Albornoz will miss matches against South Africa and Australia, as well as one for Toulon.
- •Albornoz suspended for four matches due to misconduct charge.
- •Incidents occurred after Argentina's 31-24 loss to England.
- •He made contact with match official Angus Gardner.
- •Suspension includes matches against South Africa and Australia.
- •Argentina's disallowed try led to post-match tensions.
- 5:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Argentina’s Albornoz given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeat
"Incident occurred after Pumas were denied a late try Albornoz’s ban begins against South Africa on Saturday Tomás Albornoz, the Argentina fly-half, has been banned for four matches for intimidating the referee after the full-time whistle of England’s controversial victory against the Pumas last month. Albornoz accepted allegations of misconduct at a disciplinary hearing, and that his behaviour was intimidatory, and will miss Argentina’s Test against South Africa on Saturday as well as their forthcoming double header with Australia and a Toulon fixture. Continue reading...
"Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England last month.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 5, 2026, 5:03 PMArgentina’s Albornoz given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeat
Incident occurred after Pumas were denied a late try Albornoz’s ban begins against South Africa on Saturday Tomás Albornoz, the Argentina fly-half, has been banned for four matches for intimidating the referee after the full-time whistle of England’s controversial victory against the Pumas last month. Albornoz accepted allegations of misconduct at a disciplinary hearing, and that his behaviour was intimidatory, and will miss Argentina’s Test against South Africa on Saturday as well as their forthcoming double header with Australia and a Toulon fixture. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Argentina fly-half Albornoz hit with four-game ban over ugly England scenes
Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England last month.
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