{
  "id": 16474828,
  "title": "Munster's Coombes backed after making groin grab allegation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/munsters-coombes-backed-after-making-groin-grab-allegation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T12:11:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cvlyd576g55xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has expressed support for Gavin Coombes after the rugby player alleged he was subjected to a groin grab during Saturday's 24-18 loss to Leinster. According to Coombes, the incident occurred during a ruck near the end of the first half at the Aviva Stadium. Coombes reported the allegation to match referee Andrew Brace, but the television match official (TMO), Colin Stanley, found no video evidence of the incident. McMillan, when questioned after the match, confirmed his backing for Coombes, stating that he would not make such an allegation lightly. Coombes is known for his character, so the matter will be left to the citing commissioner to review. Leinster coach Leo Cullen, who did not witness the alleged incident, described it as a serious matter for the citing commissioner. However, Cullen suggested that Coombes might have changed his mind during the accusation.",
  "summary": "Munster head coach Clayton McMillan backs Gavin Coombes after the back row alleged he had been grabbed in the groin in Saturday's defeat by Leinster.",
  "key_points": [
    "Munster head coach Clayton McMillan supports Gavin Coombes.",
    "Coombes alleged groin grab during Leinster match.",
    "McMillan confident in Coombes' character, matter to citing commissioner."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "McMillan backs Coombes after groin grab allegation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/mcmillan-backs-coombes-after-groin-grab-allegation",
        "published": "2026-10-25T12:36:38.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}