French rugby player bit her opponent at World Cup: incident ignored.

Incident at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

According to The Sun: During the Women's Rugby World Cup, a shocking event occurred: a French player attempted to bite her opponent from Ireland. This sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, where fans joked that now Luis Suarez looks like he barely bit anyone.

X Axelle Berthomie was compared to footballer Luis Suarez Rex Features / Sky News

Discussion and Reaction

The match between France and Ireland took place in the quarter-finals, where the French women won 18-13. However, the biting incident became the main topic of discussion.

On the broadcast screen, Axelle Berthomie can be seen trying to bite Aoife Wafer's arm. After this, Wafer pointed to her arm, accusing her opponent of biting, but the referee did not record anything, even after reviewing the episode on the monitor.

Despite the lack of punishment during the game, Axelle Berthomie may still face retrospective sanctions if disciplinary bodies decide on this.

The captain of the Irish team, Sam Monaghan, tried to communicate with officials, but it was in vain.

“I spoke with the referee; I didn’t see it. I asked if they could check it,” she said.

The head coach of the Irish national team, Scott Bemand, promised to address all concerns after the match but did not engage in disputes.

“We just came off the field. If there are questions, we’ll look at them later,” noted Bemand.

Reactions on Social Media

Many commentators on social media shared their opinions on the incident.

“This is insane behavior. Makes Suarez look like he barely bit anyone,” noted one fan.

Another user wrote: “Suarez's little sister.” Some emphasized that the consequences could have been different had the referees identified the wrongdoing in time.

“Terrible behavior and deserves a harsh penalty,” asserted another user.

Despite this, others believed that there was insufficient evidence for an accusation.

“You can’t see what’s happening in a still image. It might just be a hand around the mouth,” critics noted.

Aoife Wafer complained to the referee with no result Sportsfile Alamy

We reached out to French Rugby for comments.

The incident at the Rugby World Cup has already caused significant resonance among fans and in the media. The incident involving the 'bitten' opponent casts a shadow over the sporting competitions, especially in the context of the new rules and the seriousness with which discipline on the field should be treated. Such acts not only prompt discussions but also raise questions about the maturity and behavior of players in light of the growing popularity of women's rugby. The situation continues to attract attention, and organizers must decide how to proceed.