Rugby drama alert! 🚨 Cornish Pirates have landed in hot water after a heated exchange during their match against the Worcester Warriors spiralled out of control. The clash, which unfolded Saturday, saw their long-time coach, Alan Paver, hit with a red card for allegedly stepping onto the field and slapping an opposition player. 🏉👋
Referee Jamie Parr didn’t catch the start of the commotion but confirmed seeing Paver’s actions, leading to his ejection and the promise of further disciplinary actions. The Pirates have since issued a statement taking responsibility for their role in the incident and committing to the investigation by the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Their statement highlighted the seriousness of the situation and an eagerness to respect the RFU’s process and learn from this event. 🔍
Paver, who’s been with the team since 2002 and shares the helm with Gavin Cattle, now faces a tribunal that might result in a touchline ban.
Despite the drama, the game ended with Worcester triumphing 29-7, effectively halting the Pirates’ five-game winning streak. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds! 🏆 #RugbyNews #TouchlineDrama #CornishPirates