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RFU dismiss Hickey 'charge'
Worcester have been buoyed by the news that Drew Hickey will not be suspended for his part in Gloucester skipper Adam Balding's injury.
Balding suffered a heavily fractured cheekbone during the two sides' derby draw, and Gloucester officials cited Hickey for 'dangerous charging'.
A guilty verdict could have resulted in a ban of up to 12 weeks, but the RFU panel have cleared the forward of any wrongdoing.
Hickey was joined by club director John Brain for the hearing, who will be delighted to have his powerful number eight available for the foreseeable future.
The news rounded off a good few days for Worcester, who secured a highly creditable victory at London Irish on Sunday.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Worcester | |
| Friday 21st November | |
| Guinness Premiership | |
| 20:00 | Worcester vs Newcastle |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Worcester | |
| Friday 14th November | |
| Guinness Premiership | |
| Sale 9 - 17 Worcester | |
| Sunday 2nd November | |
| The EDF Energy Cup | |
| Worcester 14 - 27 Harlequins | |
| Sunday 26th October | |
| The EDF Energy Cup | |
| Ospreys 37 - 22 Worcester | |
| Sunday 19th October | |
| Euro Challenge Cup | |
| Bucuresti 17 - 53 Worcester | |
| Saturday 11th October | |
| Euro Challenge Cup | |
| Petrarca 6 - 55 Worcester | |
| Sunday 5th October | |
| The EDF Energy Cup | |
| Worcester 22 - 5 London Irish | |
| Thursday 2nd October | |
| Guinness Premiership | |
| Worcester 23 - 30 Harlequins | |
Guinness Prem Table
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sale Sharks | 6 | 16 |
| 7 | Saracens | 6 | 16 |
| 8 | Worcester | 6 | 10 |
| 9 | Northampton | 6 | 9 |
| 10 | Newcastle Falcons | 6 | 9 |
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