Rugby Fans Call for Lifetime Ban After 'Disgusting' Stamp Incident
Shocking footage shows Ebbw Vale player Curtis Gregory receiving a straight red card for deliberately stomping on an opponent's knee during a semi-professional match.
Rugby fans are demanding a lifetime ban for a player after a "disgusting" act of violence during a semi-professional match in Wales. The incident occurred Thursday night during a Super Rygbi Cymru game between Llandovery and Ebbw Vale.
Ebbw Vale lock Curtis Gregory was shown a straight red card late in the first half for deliberately stamping on an opponent's knee during a ruck. The referee, after reviewing the incident, stated, "We have a stamp on the leg. Red card. Permanent."
Commentators expressed dismay at the replays of the stamp. Following the match, the incident was posted on social media, drawing widespread condemnation from fans. Many took to platforms like Reddit to voice their outrage, with comments describing the act as intentional and potentially career-ending. One user posted the clip with the caption, "If anything deserves a life ban, it's this one," a sentiment echoed by many who called for Gregory to be banned from the sport indefinitely.