Joe Marler making headlines

England international and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has recently pulled out of the game against Wales next week and the tour of Australia in June.

The 25-year-old revealed that he has turned to psychological help to address his on-field issues and needs a "short rest".

Here is the list of events involving Marler in the recent period.

11th March - Marler verbally abuses Wales prop Samson Lee during England's 25-21 RBS 6 Nations victory, calling him a "gypsy boy".

13th March - The RFU reveals that Marler apologised to Lee for the slur, which was accepted by the Wales player.

14th March - Marler was cited for striking Wales front row Rob Evans in the same game and ordered to appear in front of a Six Nations disciplinary hearing.

16th March -  Six Nations Rugby chooses not to sanction Marler for either offence.

23rd March - World Rugby Union announced Marler would face an independent misconduct hearing regarding his abuse of Samson after Six Nations organisers let him go unpunished.

5th April - Marler was suspended for two matches and fined £20,000 - to be paid to charity - following the WRU misconduct hearing.

22nd April - On his return from suspension Marler courts more controversy as he kicks Grenoble hooker Arnaud Heguy in the head

27th April - The 25-year-old is handed another two-match suspension by the RFU for his offence on Heguy, ruling him out until 9th May.

13th May - Marler makes his return to the Harlequins side for the European Challenge Cup final defeat to Montpellier.

18th May - He withdraws from England's summer tour to Australia, saying he needs a "short rest".