Three week ban for Ryan

DONNACHA RYAN, right, will play no further part in Ireland’s autumn international campaign after he was last night handed a three-week ban.

Ryan was found guilty of foul play against Samoa last Saturday having been cited for stamping on an opponent during a 12-minute spell as a second-half substitute.

The Munster forward, appearing via video conference from Dublin at a disciplinary hearing in London’s Heathrow, escaped a lengthier ban after his previously exemplary disciplinary record was taken into account. His suspension will run until midnight, December 5.