# Ireland’s Furlong cleared of groin grab by disciplinary committee

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/irelands-furlong-cleared-of-groin-grab-by-disciplinary-committee/
- Published: 2026-10-29T22:19:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T00:03:54+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm9wzqen751ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Cricket, Sport

## Key points

- Furlong was cleared after a disciplinary hearing.
- The panel unanimously dismissed the foul-play complaint.
- He is available for Ireland’s Nations Championship fixtures.

## Summary

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong has been cleared of grabbing Munster’s Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster’s 24-18 win. The disciplinary panel dismissed the foul-play complaint, leaving Furlong eligible for Ireland’s upcoming Nations Championship matches.

Coombes raised the allegation with referee Andrew Brace during the first half, but the television match official found no conclusive video evidence. Furlong was later cited under rugby’s law against unsporting conduct, including genital grabbing; the panel unanimously found he had not committed foul play. It also said Coombes had given an honest account of his recollection.

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