Italian rugby player who bit Japanese opponent suspended for 12 games

An Italian player was banned for the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after she bit an opponent in New Zealand.

Lock On Monday, a judicial committee heard the case against Sara Tounesi, who is accused of committing the infraction during last weekend's match against Japan in Auckland. Italy came out on top with a 21-8 victory.

The decision was released on Tuesday.

Christopher Quinlan presided over the in....