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Former England captain Dylan Hartley named the ‘dirtiest’ rugby player in history

#1. Dylan Hartley

The name Dylan Hartley evokes a litany of disciplinary woes spanning his illustrious yet controversial career. From gouging incidents involving James Haskell and Jonny O’Connor to biting Ireland’s Stephen Ferris during an England fixture, Hartley’s rap sheet reads like a catalog of transgressions. His career was marred by suspensions, including bans for elbowing, headbutting, and abusive behavior towards referees, culminating in a cumulative ban totaling a staggering 60 weeks.