World Rugby has confirmed that South Africa’s Danelle Lochner has had her red card rescinded and is free to play with immediate effect. The decision followed a disciplinary process after she was sent off in the WXV Global Series match on Friday 18 September 2026.
Foul Play Review Committee referral
A Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) considered the red card issued to Lochner for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle). The panel was chaired by Philippe Cavalieros (France) and joined by former referees Donal Courtney (Ireland) and Juan Pablo Spirendelli (Argentina). The FPRC referred the matter to a Disciplinary Committee for a full hearing.
Disciplinary Committee decision
The Disciplinary Committee heard the case on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. Roddy Dunlop KC (Scotland) chaired the hearing, with former players Jamie Corsi (Wales) and Olly Kohn (Wales) joining him.
After reviewing all available evidence and submissions from the player, the committee found that the incident constituted foul play and met the red card threshold. However, it also found that mitigating circumstances applied. On that basis, the committee dismissed the red card, allowing Lochner to return to play immediately.