Rugby-Leicester hooker Youngs asked to complete refereeing course as punishment

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Leicester Tigers v Montpellier - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - May 21, 2021 Leicester Tigers' Tom Youngs before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs must undergo a refereeing course and officiate in two community age grade games after he was charged with disrespecting the authority of the match official, England's rugby union (RFU) said on Monday.

The Tigers' captain was cited following a heated argument after the Premiership game against Bristol which ended with a mass brawl. He was charged with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the union and the game".