France’s Axelle Berthoumieu given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

France’s Axelle Berthoumieu given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

In France’s 18-13 quarterfinal victory over Ireland in Exeter, England, TV coverage showed Berthoumieu appearing to bite Wafer’s arm during a penalty turnover. No disciplinary action was handed out to the 25-year-old during the match, but Ireland captain Sam Monaghan said she raised the incident wi...

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