Axelle Berthoumieu was suspended for 12 matches after biting Aoife Wafer during the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. The incident occurred during France's 18-13 victory over Ireland in Exeter, England.
The independent foul play review committee reduced Berthoumieu's ban to nine matches after an appeal. The reduction followed her admission of foul play, remorse, and clean disciplinary record.
Manaé Feleu received a three-match ban for a dangerous tackle in the same match. The FPRC upheld her original penalty despite her claim that a red card was not warranted.