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**truebluefan** · 08-10-2009, 03:12 AM

Dean Richards has resigned from his position at Harlequins. His decision comes after the one-year ban given to Tom Williams for allegedly faking a blood injury in last season's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leinster.

3 FEATHERS · 08-30-2009, 03:29 PM

I think all involved in this need to hang their heads in shame and dean richards who is a very good coach will surely be damaged forever.

**Leinster777** · 08-30-2009, 05:16 PM

Apparently Williams was offered a load of things in exchange for lying about 'bloodgate' but eventually buckled under the pressure. Richards will never coach again, shameful goings on really.

3 FEATHERS · 08-31-2009, 05:57 AM

From what i read somewhere he asked for the club to pay off his mortgage on his house in return for him keeping quiet.I think Richards has done a really good job at the Stoop as well.I think they may struggle this season,and have been turned into a laughing stock.

**Leinster777** · 08-31-2009, 06:09 AM

Well English Rugby has suffered especially badly this season, what with bloodgate and then all the Bath players failing drug tests. Williams was promised everything from cash to a job at the club after his playing days were over.