Rugby Union

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley has been suspended for six months for eye-gouging opponents during an English championship match against the London Wasps. The suspension, which lasts until October 17, puts the 21-year-old out of contention for...

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley has been suspended for six months for eye-gouging opponents during an English championship match against the London Wasps.

The suspension, which lasts until October 17, puts the 21-year-old out of contention for a place in the England squad for the Tour of South Africa and the World Cup in France.

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