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Discipline is an integral part of the game both on and off the field and is reflected through adherence to the laws, the regulations and rugby’s core values. World Rugby
As coaches, players, managers and officials we should ensure that rugby is a game of controlled physical endeavour and that it is honest and fair.
The HKRU’s disciplinary procedures and guidelines reflect World Rugby Regulation 17. The disciplinary procedures and guidelines exist to penalise players whose foul play or misconduct is other than purely accidental, and to prevent the risk of injury to other players in a dynamic and physical sport. Players have a responsibility to ensure that they do not cause injury to opponents.
An independent Disciplinary Panel or independent Single Judicial Officer will be appointed by the HKRU, to deal with all aspects of the Union's Disciplinary procedures in relation to players playing in the Union's domestic competitions inclusive of Men’s and Women’s Premiership, National Leagues, Community Leagues, and Youth Premiership.
Hearings take place throughout the course of the season on a weekly basis at the HKRU Elite Rugby Training Centre. The results of all disciplinary cases are made available on the below table.
| No. | Club | Level | Date of Hearing | Offence | Sanction |
| 1. | TSWRFC | CL 3 | 28/9/2022 | 9.12 – A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to: punching or striking with the hand, arm (including staff arm tackle), elbow or shoulder | 3 Weeks |
| 2. | Valley RFC | WPrem | 5/10/2022 | 9.13 - A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. | 3 Weeks |
| 3. | Valley RFC | WPrem | 5/10/2022 | 9.28 A - player must not disrespect the authority of a Match Official | 2 Weeks |
| 4. | USC Tigers | Boys U16 | 12/10/2022 | 9.28 - A player must not disrespect the authority of a Match Official | 1 Match |
| 5 | HK Scottish | MPrem | 2/11/2022 | 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to: punching or striking with the hand, arm (including staff arm tackle), elbow or shoulder | 4 Weeks |
| 6. | Gai Wu | CL 4 | 2/11/2022 | 9.13 - A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. | 3 Weeks |
| 7. | TSWRFC | WNL | 2/11/2022 | 9.12 - A player must not verbally abuse anyone. Verbal abuse includes, but is not limited to, abuse based on: religion, colour, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation. | 10 Weeks |
| 8. | Sandy Bay | Boys U14 | 8/11/2022 | 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to: punching or striking with the hand, arm (including staff arm tackle), elbow or shoulder | 4 Matches |
| 9. | Kowloon RFC | Prem CT | 16/11/2022 | 9.11 -Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others including leading with the elbow or forearm, or jumping into, or over, a tackler. | 7 Weeks |
| 10. | DB Pirates | CL 3 | 16/11/2022 | 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to: Tripping | 1 Week |
| 11. | HKFC | MPrem | 23/11/2022 | 9.20 - Dangerous play in a ruck or maul. | 2 Weeks |
| 12. | HK Scottish | MPrem | 3/12/2022 | 9.20 - Dangerous play in a ruck or maul. | 3 Weeks |
| 13. | HK Scottish | Prem A | 3/12/2022 | Double Yellow Card = Red Card - Persistent Offending | 1 Week |
| 14. | Gai Wu | CL 4 | 3/12/2022 | 9.28 A - player must not disrespect the authority of a Match Official | 2 Weeks |
| 15. | USRC Tigers | MPrem | 7/12/2022 | 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to: punching or striking with the hand, arm (including staff arm tackle), elbow or shoulder | 3 Weeks |
| 16. | TSWRFC | CL 4 | 7/12/2022 | 9.13 - A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. | 3 Weeks |
| 17. | USRC Tigers | CL 2 | 7/12/2022 | 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to: Stamping | 2 Weeks |
| 18. | Police RFC | WNL | 14/12/2022 | 9.13 - A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. | 3 Weeks |
| 19. | Valley RFC | Champ | 14/12/2022 | Double Yellow Card | 1 Week |
| 20. | Revolution | CL 4 | 14/12/2022 | 9.13 - A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. | 3 Weeks |
| 21. | EDUHK | USF 7's | 8/1/2023 | 9.13 - A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. | 3 matches |
| 22. | Poly U | USF 7's | 19/1/2023 | 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others including leading with the elbow or forearm, or jumping into, or over, a tackler | 3 Weeks |
| 23. | HK Scottish | MPrem | 1/2/2023 | 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others | 3 Weeks |
| 24. | HKFC | Prem A | 8/2/2023 | Double Yellow Card | 1 Week |
