Simpson condemns red-carded Robson

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Quins' reputation was shattered over the summer by the Bloodgate affair and their first step towards redemption was a backwards one after Robson was shown a straight red card after just 46 seconds.

"He came and said sorry after the match, which I accepted, but I am still pretty frustrated and disappointed with what happened," said Simpson.

"It is not really the spirit of rugby, I don't think."

Harlequins head coach John Kingston refused to comment on the incident and would not accept there had been a head-butt until he had seen a video replay.

But Simpson said: "I am pretty sure that he head-butted me - I think the video will show everyone what they want to see.

"He tackled me after the ball. I was desperately trying to pull myself away and get to the next breakdown.

"He hung onto me. I thought I was ready to run off and then things happened. I was surprised by it. I wasn't expecting it at all.

"I have got a bit of a headache and I am still a bit wobbly."

Robson now faces being banned for at least a month.