Possibly the greatest suspension in recent sports history comes from England’s Rugby Football League. There, Huddersfield forward Kenny Edwards was banned for 10 matches Wednesday “putting his finger up the bottom of an opponent.” That description, and much more, can be found at Sky Sports:
The New Zealander was put on report by referee Ben Thaler during the Giants’ 50-12 home defeat by Catalans Dragons last Thursday following a complaint brought by Dragons prop Sam Kasiano.
Edwards was charged by the Rugby Football League’s match review panel with a Grade F offence, the most serious available to it, for “other contrary behaviour” and referred to an independent tribunal, which handed out the punishment following a hearing on Wednesday evening.
Edwards, a former Catalans player, pleaded guilty to the charge and was also handed a £500 fine.
That’s an important lesson for the world. While “putting a finger up the bottom” may be appreciated in some contexts, it can lead to punishment in rugby competitions. So perhaps save that for after the match.
