Dupuy gouging ban upheld
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:17
Stade Français scrumhalf Julien Dupuy has had his 23-week ban for gouging upheld by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and French National Rugby League (LNR) on Monday.
Dupuy, 26, was cited for gouging the eyes of Ulster flank Stephen Ferris during the Irish province's 23-13 Heineken Cup win over the Paris-based club in Belfast last December.
In January his initial appeal against the suspension failed, although the original ban of 24 weeks was cut to 23 weeks.
The ban covers all European and domestic competitions.
Stade Français president Max Guazzini is planning to take the case to the French national Olympic Committee (CNOSF).
AFP


