A Warning to Disciplinary Panels of Regulatory Bodies: The Impact of “Bloodgate” Goes Beyond Sport

By Chris Connolly. Many people will remember the infamous fake blood incident that tarnished the sport of rugby union which became known as “Bloodgate”. It is interesting to note that while Harlequins Rugby Club recently won the Amlin Challenge Cup and Tom Williams has been playing for the team, the consequences for one off the field participant have been much more severe.