Sheffield Eagles Board Of Directors Statement 29th July 2024

29/07/2024

Sheffield Eagles Board Of Directors Statement 29th July 2024

The Sheffield Eagles Board of Directors were recently made aware of an investigation by the Rugby Football League concerning a medical compliance matter which has resulted in the club, Head Coach Mark Aston and Physio Mick Heys being called to face an Operational Rules Tribunal.

Following discussions with the RFL and a meeting of the board, the club has moved to suspend Mark Aston and Mick Heys from their duties, on a no fault basis, until the Operational Rules Tribunal has taken place, effective immediately. All parties are working co-operatively with the RFL ahead of the Operational Rules Tribunal.

Interim arrangements to cover the suspended staff will come from within the existing coaching team with both members of staff being offered welfare support during this time. 

No further comment will be made by the club on the matter until after the results of the Operational Rules Tribunal are known.