The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has issued an apology for an error during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Bath, where Harlequins forward Irné Herbst was allowed to return to the pitch three minutes early from a seven-minute sin bin. Bath Rugby is set to lodge an official complaint, demanding an explanation from both the RFU and Premiership Rugby regarding the incident that occurred in Harlequins' win. Despite the controversy, the RFU's Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) has acknowledged the mistake but confirmed that the match result will stand as final. This incident has prompted discussions and is expected to lead to a second statement from the RFU.
RFU apologises for Irne Herbst sin-bin debacle in dramatic Harlequins win https://t.co/7IlrGjsGpZ https://t.co/Nt5D8iY1Fl
'We would like to apologise to both teams for this mistake... The result of the match remains final' RFU ‘sorry’ for sin bin chaos at Harlequins amid Bath fury ✍️ @CRichardsonTel #TelegraphRugby
🗣️ "The result of the match remains final." #GallagherPrem 🟨 RFU apologise for Irne Herbst sin-bin error. #HARvBAT https://t.co/uzZbqTFFCF
RFU apologise for sin bin error in Harlequins' win over Bath https://t.co/CHPmevcY5P https://t.co/RXMoXcYLZE
🌹FULL STATEMENT: The RFU Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) acknowledge and apologise for an error during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins v Bath where a yellow card sanction resulted in Irné Herbst returning to the pitch approximately three…
Bath are reportedly set to lodge a complaint with the RFU after Irné Herbst seemingly came back on to the pitch 3 minutes early following his yellow card 😮 https://t.co/PU57eZ2yOx
No change to @Harlequins v @BathRugby result stands The RFU Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) acknowledge and apologise for an error during the Gallagher Premiership match”
Bath to lodge official complaint after Harlequins forward serves seven-minute sin bin #TelegraphRugby
Understand Bath are set to lodge an official complaint and demand an explanation from both the RFU and Premiership Rugby regarding the sin-bin controversy, with neither organisation wishing to comment on Saturday night. https://t.co/BNG2pmVEqn
'Bath furious as Harlequins forward appears to return from sin bin three minutes early' - The Telegraph The first articles are starting to drop... Expect we'll probably have a second statement from the RFU in as many weeks. https://t.co/BSBi9i8hya