# Rugby: French flanker Axelle Berthoumieu faces a lengthy time on the sidelines if found guilty of biting Irish opponent Aiofe Wafer during yesterday’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal in Exeter, England. Ireland’s captain, Sam Monaghan, raised the issue with the referees during the second half, but it wasn’t dealt with on the field. She faces a disciplinary hearing today. The punishment for a low-end biting offence is a 12-week suspension. France won the match 18-13 and will face the hostesses in Saturday’s semifinal.
Rugby: French flanker faces a long suspension after being cited for biting an Irish opponent