Pirates coach Paver banned for slapping player

BBC SportThursday 2 April 2026🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver is banned for six matches after admitting to slapping an opposition player.

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