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Rugby Star Berguet Suspended Four Matches for Head Strike

11/16/2025

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Charles-Henri Berguet, a rugby player, is suspended four matches after Disciplinary Committee upheld his red card for striking an opponent in Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament against Brazil.
The incident occurred November 13 and involved head contact.
The eight-match entry point was reduced by 50% due to mitigating factors, including Berguet's conduct and remorse.
He will miss Belgium's qualifier against Samoa and three matches with his club, Vannes.

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Charles-Henri Berguet, a rugby player, is suspended four matches after Disciplinary Committee upheld his red card for striking an opponent in Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament against Brazil.
The incident occurred November 13 and involved head contact.
The eight-match entry point was reduced by 50% due to mitigating factors, including Berguet's conduct and remorse.
He will miss Belgium's qualifier against Samoa and three matches with his club, Vannes.