Six Nations release statement on Tom Curry & Felipe Contepomi ‘Tunnelgate’ incident
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Tunnelgate.
Six Nations Rugby have released a statement following an investigation into an incident between England flanker Tom Curry and Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi last month.
Argentina lodged an official complaint after Contepomi alleged he had been pushed and told to “f*** off” by Curry following a chaotic ending to their match.
Contepomi was livid following a late tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia, which resulted in a serious ACL injury for the Puma.
But following a lengthy investigation, Curry will face no repercussions.
“Following the Quilter Nations Series fixture between England and Argentina, at Allianz Stadium on Sunday 23rd November, Six Nations Rugby; the Official Tournament Organiser of the Quilter Nations Series, has reviewed all available information, statements, and footage, relating to an incident between England Rugby player, Tom Curry, and Argentina Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi,” an official statement read.
“On considering all factors leading into and beyond incident, based on the balance of information, and acknowledging a highly charged end to the fixture, no formal sanction will be issued to either party by Six Nations Rugby on this occasion.”
