Disciplinaries: Arthur Clark and Ollie Thorley, Gloucester Rugby

Arthur Clark
The case of Arthur Clark, Gloucester Rugby, was heard by an independent panel chaired by Jeremy Summers, sitting with Guy Lovgreen and Tony Wheat.

Clark was cited for striking with an arm, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.12, during a game against Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday 2nd January.

Clark accepted the charge and received a three-match ban.

Matches missed:
09.01.2026 v Edinburgh Rugby
17.01.2026 v Toulon
23.01.2026 v Bath Rugby 

Ollie Thorley
The case of Ollie Thorley, Gloucester Rugby, was heard on papers an independent panel chaired by Jeremy Summers, sitting with Guy Lovgreen and Tony Wheat.

Thorley was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday 2nd January.

Thorley accepted the charge and received a three-match ban, which will be reduced by one if he successfully completes the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP).

Matches missed:
09.01.2026 v Edinburgh Rugby
17.01.2026 v Toulon
23.01.2026 v Bath Rugby (subject to completion of CIP)