Fijivillage
23 February, 2026, 9:57 am
Central - 30°C Rain
23 February, 2026, 9:57 am Central - 30°C Rain

Damian McKenzie's trans-Tasman Super Rugby season over with three-week ban for high tackle

Damian McKenzie's trans-Tasman Super Rugby season over with three-week ban for high tackle

By Naveel Krishant
01/06/2021
All Black Damian McKenzie

All Black Damian McKenzie has officially finished his Super Rugby trans-Tasman campaign on a low after copping a three-week suspension for his red card over the weekend.

McKenzie was sent off in the 22nd minute of the Chiefs’ 40-34 loss to the Reds on Saturday for a dangerous tackle and later pleaded guilty to the SANZAAR judiciary for his actions.

SANZAAR confirmed today McKenzie has been handed a three-week ban up to and including June 19 from all forms of the game for his no-arms high-shot on Tate McDermott.

This week, the Crusaders will take on the Western Force at 7.05pm Friday, the Reds will face the Blues at 9.45pm Friday, the Highlanders will play the Waratahs at 7.05pm Saturday, the Brumbies will meet the Hurricanes at 9.45pm Saturday and the Chiefs will host the Rebels at 3.30pm Sunday.

[Source: TV NZ]

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Charters writes from FICAC custody on who benefits from his prosecution
Fijian national, Charlie Charters says in a letter written from FICAC custody that he was approached by whistleblower(s) with the information that FI...
16 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Charters writes from FICAC custody on who benefits from his prosecution
Fijian national, Charlie Charters says in a letter written from FICAC custody that he was approached by whistleblower(s) with the information that ...
16 minutes ago

Fiji Ports issues strong warning after security intrusion at LPG moorings
The public is advised to stay clear of restricted high-security areas at the Suva and Lautoka Ports following a serious security concern involving ...
2 hours ago

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret ...
2 hours ago

Public urged to avoid Colo-i-Suva after teen’s suspected leptospirosis death
The public is refrained from entering the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park and swimming in its forest pools following the death of a teenager and three ...
3 hours ago

Modi calls for human-centric AI at Global Summit in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for Artificial Intelligence to remain human-centric and focused on global good while addressing world ...
17 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
20 hours ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
17 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
17 days ago

TOP