Stade Francais' Michael Cheika

Following an investigation by the ERC Disciplinary Officer, Roger O’Connor a number of misconduct complaints have been brought against Michael Cheika, the Stade Français Paris Director of Rugby, in relation to events which took place during and after the Amlin Challenge Cup final between Harlequins and Stade Français Paris at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday, 20 May.

The first complaint against Mr Cheika is that, during the half-time interval and/or after the conclusion of the Amlin Challenge Cup final, he made comments to and/or near the match officials that were insulting and/or offensive and/or disparaging and/or intimidatory, and/or that he conducted himself towards the match officials in a way that was insulting and/or offensive and/or disparaging and/or intimidatory.

The second complaint against Mr Cheika is that, after the conclusion of the Amlin Challenge Cup final, he made comments to an employee of ERC that were insulting and/or offensive and/or disparaging and/or intimidatory.

An independent Disciplinary Committee will be appointed to hear the complaints.