Former England fullback Mike Brown has been banned for six weeks for a head stamp, bringing the curtain down on his 16-year career with English Premiership side Harlequins. "Harlequins notes the outcome of the disciplinary hearing last night that saw Mike Brown handed a six-week suspension," said a club statement. Neither the club nor Mike Brown will make further comment before that time." Brown, who won the Premiership title with Harlequins in 2012 and has 72 England caps, is joining Newcastle next season. If fourth-placed Quins fail to reach the play-offs, or are knocked out at the semi-final stage, Brown's Falcons debut will be delayed.

Source: News 24 May 12, 2021 12:33 UTC