Person: George Spotswood

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Wales prop Tomas Francis hit with eight-week ban

Wales prop Tomas Francis has received an eight-week ban for making contact with the “eye or eye area” of England forward Dan Cole in last Saturday’s Six Nations game at Twickenham.

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Ospreys fined and docked points for Ulster no-show

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Ospreys docked points over postponement

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Appeals panel reduces Hayes ban by seven days

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Jennings cited for alleged eye-gouging incident

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Munster appeal Hayes suspension

O’Leary ready for Leinster battle

TOMÁS O’LEARY is hoping to continue his comeback from injury by securing a starting place for Munster in Saturday’s eagerly-awaited Magners League clash with bitter rivals Leinster at the RDS.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2009

Ellis banned

England international Harry Ellis has been banned for six weeks following a dangerous tackle on New Zealand star Dan Carter.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2008

New dispute resolution service makes first call

A NEWLY-ESTABLISHED dispute resolution service for Irish sport believes controversial cases don’t have to end in the courts, costing prohibitive sums of money.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2008

Casey escapes punishment

Ireland international Bob Casey has been found guilty of foul play for a stamp but escaped the sanction of a suspension because it was not deemed serious enough to draw further punishment.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2008

World Cup Sevens squad named

The Irish team to take part in the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Hong Kong from March 18-20 has been named.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2005

Irish Sevens squad is named

The Irish squad to take part in the Dubai Sevens has been named.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2004

Viadana hopes for better luck with referee in return clash

VIADANA coach Jerome Paarwater asks only one thing of ERC for Saturday's return Heineken Cup game with Munster in Parma - a quality referee.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002

O’Callaghan could miss Viadana clash

AS Old Belvedere hold the immediate future of Munster’s Denis Leamy in their hands, Donnacha O’Callaghan, one of the stars of Munster’s Celtic league victory over Connacht at Musgrave Park last week, could miss the forthcoming Heineken Cup fixture against Viadana at the same venue.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2002