Bloodgate

Sporting scandal in rugby union

Bloodgate was a rugby union scandal involving English team Harlequins in their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Irish side Leinster on 12 April 2009. Harlequins wing Tom Williams feigned an injury using a fake blood capsule in order for Harlequins to make another substitution late in the game.

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Harlequins legend Danny Care calls the Bloodgate scandal the darkest period in the club's history.
5 days ago • BBC Sport

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