Stephen Brennan admitted staging the incident A physiotherapist has been struck off for his role in the rugby union “Bloodgate” affair.
Stephen Brennan staged Tom Williams’ blood injury during Harlequins’ Heineken Cup match against Leinster in April 2009.
During a two-day hearing he also admitted using fake blood capsules a further four times in three years.
At the Health Professions Council (HPC) hearing he denied his misconduct had impaired his fitness to practise.
The former Harlequins physiotherapist is serving a two-year suspension from rugby and has been working in private practice for the last year.
During the hearing before the HPC’s conduct and competence committee he told of his regret at being involved in the case.
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