by Gráinne Connolly
Coleraine Rugby Club has been fined £5,000 by Ulster rugby authorities after a female referee was verbally abused at it's grounds last season.
The referee, who was subjected to touchline abuse, is former City of Derry player Grainne Crabtree.
Since the incident in March, rugby referees have refused to officiate games at the club in support of Grainne.
They have now agreed to end this protest following the news of the fine.
A spokesperson for Coleraine Rugby Club has issued the following statement:
"Coleraine Rugby Club is pleased that there has been a resolution to the long-running dispute involving rugby's Ulster Branch, the Referees Society and the club.
"The club has accepted the decision of the Ulster Branch review into this matter.
"We are now looking forward to giving a warm welcome to all referees and teams visiting our club for matches this week and in the future."
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