Cipriani to face RFU disciplinary panel

Danny Cipriani leaves Jersey's Magistrate's Court after he admitted common assault and resisting arrest. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Gloucester Rugby player Danny Cipriani will face a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel tomorrow, after assaulting a bouncer and injuring a female police officer in St Helier last week.

The England international was in the island last week on a tour with his club to Jersey Reds. Tomorrow's hearing is due to take place at 6.30 in the evening. Cipriani has also been fined two thousand pounds by his club and will have to complete 10 hours of community service.