Payne and Brady suspended, Powell fined

Tim Payne celebrated his 250th game for London Wasps by getting a two-week ban.
The former England prop pleaded guilty to striking Northampton‘s Vasily Artemyev with his knee during the last Friday’s clash between the two team.
Sale Sharks Tom Brady has also been banned for two weeks after being found guilty of a tip tackle on Bath‘s Ben Skirving at The Rec on Saturday.
Both player will be free to play again on October 16.
Meanwhile, Brady’s teammate Andy Powell has received a £5,000 fine, £4,000 suspended until May 30, 2013, for conduct prejudicial to the interests of the RFU or the game.
The Welsh No.8 was caught mouthing foul language and making an offensive hand gesture to spectators at The Rec.
He pleaded guilty to the offence and can play again immediately.