Our new hero: Trevor Brennan
LONDON (AP) — Toulouse’s Trevor Brennan was banned for life from rugby Friday for punching a fan. Brennan, who announced his retirement Tuesday, was also fined $33,250 and ordered to pay $6,650 in compensation to the fan. The ban was imposed by the disciplinary panel of the European Rugby Cup.
On Jan. 21, the former Ireland forward climbed into the stands and punched Patrick Bamford during Toulouse’s 28-13 win over Ulster in the Heineken Cup.
The 33-year-old Brennan later apologized but said he was provoked by a group of Ulster fans who had insulted his mother and poured beer on him.