# Argentina's Albornoz banned four matches for intimidating referee

Argentina player Albornoz received a four-match ban for intimidating the referee after a defeat to England. The disciplinary action stems from post-match conduct toward the official. It underscores ongoing scrutiny of player behavior in international rugby.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/05/tomas-albornoz-four-match-ban-intimidating-referee-argentina-england-rugby-union) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:03:20 GMT