Rugby union formally announces suspension of three players

President of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), Kit Nascimento told Stabroek Sport yesterday that it “is yet to be seen” if the suspension of three national rugby players will affect the national team at next February’s International Rugby Board (IRB) World Sevens Series in the United States.

The three players, Dwayne Schroeder, Kevin McKenzie and Albert La Rose were suspended for nine months, one year and two years respectively, effective from November 7 last, as a result of their misconduct (being under the influence of alcohol) while returning from this year’s Commonwealth Games.

All three players are now restricted from