Danny Grewcock, the Bath Rugby captain and second row was tonight (Sunday 25 May) suspended for 14 days from June 1, 2003.
England international Grewcock was sent-off by match referee Nigel H. Williams for punching an opponent in the PARKER PEN CHALLENGE CUP final against London Wasps at the Medejski Stadium, Reading.
The disciplinary hearing conducted by independent match commissioner Brian McLaughlin (Ireland) ruled that Grewcock's suspension would run from June 1 as Bath Rugby's domestic season is now completed and that date is when England's international summer season commences.
The player has the right of appeal within 72 hours of receiving official notification of the Disciplinary Hearing decision.