Hearing to determine Brennan’s fate set to go ahead today

FORMER Ireland lock Trevor Brennan will appear before an independent disciplinary committee today accused of lashing out at an Ulster fan during a Heineken Cup clash.

The Toulouse forward, alleged to have entered a seating area during the 28-13 victory over Ulster before punching a supporter, was due to attend an independent hearing in Dublin last Thursday.

But legal teams for the player won a 24-hour injunction at the High Court on the grounds the outcome of the hearing could prejudice any criminal proceedings in France and affect Brennan’s right to silence.