Yahoo Sports · Apr 15, 2025
'The system is flawed' - Diamond on six-match ban
Image caption, Steve Diamond joined Newcastle in January 2024 and previously spent time at Sale and WorcesterNewcastle Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says the sport's disciplinary process "is flawed" as he begins a six-match ban against Northampton Saints on Friday.
Diamond, 56, was given the suspension for abusing match officials at the end of a 17-15 defeat at Exeter Chiefs on 29 March.
He was upset about Exeter's match-winning try in the last minute being awarded and angrily confronted the officials after the game.
Diamond admitted the charge, describing the incident as a "huge mistake", but says more experienced officials may be needed.