Bloodgate Bloodgate The Bloodgate Scandal was a rugby union scandal involving the English team Harlequins in their Heineken Cup match against the Irish side Leinster on 12 April 2009. It was so called because of the use of fake blood capsules, and has been seen by some as one of the biggest scandals in rugby since professionalisation in the mid-1990s. During the quarter final of the 2009 Heineken Cup against Leinster, Harlequins wing Tom Williams came off the field with what turned out to be a faked blood injury in order to facilitate a tactical substitution for Nick Evans to re-enter
Rugby Union Club Piešťany Rugby Union Club Piešťany Rugby Union Club Piešťany is a Slovak rugby club based in Piešťany, created in 2014. They currently participate in international tournaments, local tournaments and friendly matches with other Slovak teams. The team plays at PFK Piešťany´s football pitch, and wears blue, yellow and white. The club was established in 2014 by Terry Purton and Charles Cimetiere, who are initially involved to develop the sports association. Furthermore, Terry Purton develops the clubs training facilities and acquires equipment. The club currently provides support to any rugby team who needs additional players for friendly matches and tournaments. The club