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REGULATION 20 (e) exclusion orders from Unions or grounds within Unions; (f) suspension from involvement in officiating, coaching and/or administration of the Game; (g) the withdrawal of other benefits of membership of World Rugby including but not limited to the right to apply to host World Rugby Matches or International Tournaments and/or funding; (h) the deduction or cancellation of points or any such similar sports or tournament based sanction; and/or (i) any combination of the above or such other sanction as may be appropriate. And in the case of Sevens Matches and/or Sevens Tournaments the following additional sanctions may be imposed: (j) the cancellation of a Match result; (k) the replaying of a Match; (l) the forfeiture of a Match; (m) the deduction or cancellation of points or any such similar sports or tournament based sanction; and/or (n) any combination of the above or such other sanction as may be appropriate. When imposing a sanction for Misconduct the Judicial Committee or Judicial Officer shall describe the precise nature of any suspension and its scope and the extent of any activities restricted and/or prohibited. 20.10.2 The decision of the Judicial Committee or Judicial Officer shall be communicated to the relevant Union, Player, Person or other party concerned and/or their representatives as soon as reasonably practicable and shall be binding upon notification to the Union, Player and/or Person concerned or their representatives. In cases handled by a Union, Association or Tournament Organiser involving an International Match or Match forming part of an International Tour, World Rugby shall also be notified immediately. All decisions in Misconduct cases shall be made available to World Rugby upon request. 20.10.3 Any penalties imposed shall remain effective pending the final determination of the appeal. 20.10.4 Any decision of World Rugby and/or a decision of a Union, Association or Tournament Organiser where such decision is recognised and accepted by World Rugby shall be recognised and applied (including any sanctions thereunder) by all Unions, Associations and Rugby Bodies who shall take all necessary actions to render such decision effective within their jurisdiction(s). Last update: 14 January, 2015 305


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